- Game: Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude
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The Denver Nuggets (3-2) are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers (4-1) at Ball Arena this Monday.
In their previous matchup, the Trail Blazers triumphed over the Jazz, securing a 112-90 win. Both teams committed 26 personal fouls. The Blazers made 11 of 40 attempts from beyond the arc. Utah shot 80.8% from the free-throw line, converting 21 of 26 attempts. They secured 37 rebounds (7 offensive, 30 defensive) and recorded 3 blocks. The Jazz provided 23 assists and achieved 12 steals throughout the game. On defense, Portland restricted the Jazz to 37.2% shooting efficiency, allowing 29 field goals on 78 attempts. The Blazers had 16 assists, forced 20 turnovers, and snagged 13 steals. They dominated the glass with 48 rebounds, including 9 offensive ones. At the free-throw line, Portland succeeded with 34 out of 41 attempts, achieving an 82.9% rate. They ended the game with a field goal percentage of 40.8% (31 out of 76) and made 16 of their 44 three-point attempts.
Deni Avdija was a key player in the victory, shooting 50.0% from the field. He logged 30 minutes, registered 5 rebounds, and finished with 24 points on 6 of 12 shooting.
Entering this game, Portland holds a 4-1 record this season. They average 15.2 turnovers per game and commit 20.4 fouls per night. As a unit, the Blazers collect 46.4 rebounds per game and have totaled 131 assists so far, ranking 26th in the league for passing efficiency. Portland has converted 35.3% of their three-point attempts (79 of 224) and 73.1% from the free-throw line. They average 120.6 points per game, which places them 5th in the league, while shooting 47.1% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Trail Blazers force an average of 15.2 turnovers per game and draw 23.6 personal fouls. Their defense ranks 3rd in allowing assists to opponents, having given up 118 assists this season. Portland allows a field goal percentage of 44.4% (193 of 435) and concedes 40.6 rebounds per game. They surrender 32.1% on three-point shots, ranking 10th in the league for points allowed per game (109.2).
In their last outing, the Nuggets triumphed with a 127-120 win against the Suns. They secured 28 defensive boards and 12 off the offensive glass, totaling 40 rebounds for the game. The Nuggets turned the ball over 19 times while recording 11 steals. The Suns committed 22 fouls, allowing Denver 30 free-throw attempts, of which they made 23 for a percentage of 76.7%. From beyond the arc, Denver converted 20 out of 37 shots (54.1%). When the game concluded, the Nuggets had a field goal percentage of 52.5% (42 out of 80), while the Suns shot 48.9% on 46 of 94 attempts. Denver allowed Phoenix to shoot 42.9% from three-point range (18 of 42) and finished with 10 out of 11 (90.9%) from the free-throw line, conceding a total of 42 rebounds (15 offensive) to Phoenix.
Jamal Murray emerged as a standout player for the Nuggets, scoring 39 points on 10 of 18 shooting (55.6%) and contributing 8 rebounds in 37 minutes of play, along with adding 5 assists.
The Denver Nuggets currently hold a 3-2 record this season. Offensively, they are hitting 47.1% from the field, ranking 12th in the NBA. Denver has accumulated 570 points thus far, averaging 114.0 points per game, and pulling down 43.6 rebounds on average. Their assist rate is 26.8 per game (13th in the league), while they average 16.6 turnovers per contest. The Nuggets average 20.0 personal fouls per game, with a free-throw shooting percentage of 78.9%.
Defensively, the Denver unit allows 35.0% shooting from three-point range (69 of 197) and their opponents shoot 84.7% from the free-throw line. They allow 28.0 assists and 44.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 21st and 17th in the NBA, respectively. Denver ranks 17th in points allowed per game with an average of 115.2, while forcing 16.4 turnovers and permitting opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field (19th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s match against the spread?
Pick: Back Portland
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