Nuggets escape with an ugly win, but the warning lights are flashing

Fansided | March 3, 2026

The tanking Jazz played hard, and the Nuggets were lucky this time.

Feb 25, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts after he thought he was fouled during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Sound the alarm, check the dashboard for the flashing lights, pull out the instruction manual, and find the reset button. The Nuggets escaped Utah with a 128-125 win over the tanking Jazz in a game that was in question right down to the final second.