Denver Nuggets vs Atlanta Hawks (01-09-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

One of the most prominent teams of the big league is the Western Conference’s Denver Nuggets, and tonight they are going to clash with the Eastern Conference’s Atlanta Hawks. The matchup is going to tip off at 9:00 pm ET on Thursday. Previously, the Nuggets have won 25 out of 37 games played this season. With players like Peyton Watson and Jalen Pickett, they might be able to secure names on the walls of victory.

As for the Atlanta Hawks, they have won 18 out of 39 matches played this season, which is fewer than the Nuggets. Therefore, they have a slightly higher chance of winning tonight. From expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Denver Nuggets and the Atlanta Hawks.

Denver Nuggets vs Atlanta Hawks - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Denver Nuggets are going to host the Atlanta Hawks at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The match will tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET on January 9, 2026, exclusively on FDSSC, ALT, WANF, and Peachtree Sports Network. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Denver Nuggets vs Atlanta Hawks - Expected Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets

• DaRon Holmes II (C)
• Jalen Pickett (PG)
• Tim Hardaway Jr. (SF)
• Peyton Watson (PF)
• Julian Strawther (SG)

Atlanta Hawks

• Dyson Daniels (PG)
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker (SG)
• Zaccharie Risacher (SF)
• Jalen Johnson (PF)
• Onyeka Okongwu (C)

Denver Nuggets vs Atlanta Hawks - Injury Report

Denver Nuggets

• Nikola Jokic - OUT (knee)
• Cameron Johnson - OUT (knee)
• Jonas Valanciunas - OUT (calf)
• Tamar Bates - OUT (foot)
• Aaron Gordon - QUESTIONABLE (hamstring)
• Christian Braun - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
• Bruce Brown - QUESTIONABLE (knee)
• Jamal Murray - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
• Spencer Jones - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)

Atlanta Hawks

• Corey Kispert - OUT (not with team)
• CJ McCollum - OUT (not with team)
• N’Faly Dante - OUT (Acl)
• Kristaps Porzingis - QUESTIONABLE (Acl)

Denver Nuggets vs Atlanta Hawks - Game Prediction

The Denver Nuggets have played 22 games out of the 39 this season and have scored more than 233 points. However, the Atlanta Hawks have scored a total of 233 points while playing 27 games out of 37 in the 2025-2026 season. Nuggets players such as Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon aren’t playing tonight, and hence they will be facing difficulties in securing their names on the walls of victory; however, it's not impossible.

The Atlanta Hawks have had a monotonous performance all throughout the 2025-2026 season. Their players, such as Dyson Daniels and Jalen Johnson, are present during tonight’s matchup. Johnson has scored significantly and delivered 23.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. However, Daniels has averaged 11.7 points, 6.5 boards, and 6.1 assists per game this season.

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