NBA · Final Recap
Portland’s 33-Point Fourth Quarter Flips Denver’s 12-Point Lead
November 3, 2026 · 4:32 AM
The Trail Blazers erased an early 12-point deficit and outscored Denver 33-23 in the fourth to win 118-110.
Denver surged to a 31-19 lead after the first quarter, but Portland answered with 39 points in the second to cut the halftime gap to eight. The Trail Blazers trimmed Denver’s advantage to two by the end of the third, then took control with a 33-23 fourth quarter to secure the 118-110 win. Jamal Murray led Denver with 35 points on 10-of-19 shooting, plus five rebounds, six assists, one block and two turnovers. Nikola Jokic added 26 points on 10-of-22 shooting, nine rebounds, eight assists, four steals, one block and two turnovers. Deni Avdija paced Portland with 28 points on 10-of-22 shooting, three rebounds, five assists and two turnovers. Damian Lillard scored 20 on 5-of-11 shooting and added six rebounds, six assists, one steal and two turnovers, while Jrue Holiday posted 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting, eight rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, one block and two turnovers. Donovan Clingan reinforced Portland’s finish with 17 points on 8-of-16 shooting, 18 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two turnovers.
Key Performers
Jamal Murray, Denver: 35 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST; 10/19 FG Deni Avdija, Portland: 28 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST; 10/22 FG Donovan Clingan, Portland: 17 PTS, 18 REB, 4 BLK; 8/16 FG
Standings Impact
Portland improves to 6-1, while Denver falls to 3-4. Before tipoff, Portland ranked sixth in the power index and Denver 18th.
DYMA Insight
Portland’s late surge turned a two-point deficit entering the fourth into an eight-point win. Holiday’s 10 assists and Clingan’s 18 rebounds and four blocks gave the Blazers production beyond Avdija’s team-high 28 points.