Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks (01-11-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is going to witness another exciting matchup between two of its most prominent teams. The Denver Nuggets are going to clash with the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday at 8 pm ET. The Milwaukee Bucks have previously won 25 out of 38 games played and have been doing quite well this season. However, their key player, Nikola Jokic, has been sidelined in tonight’s matchup.

As for the Milwaukee Bucks, they have won only 17 out of 38 games, and their winning percentage is quite low compared to the Nuggets. From expected lineup to injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Denver Nuggets and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Denver Nuggets are going to host the Milwaukee Bucks at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The match will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 11, 2026, exclusively on ALT and FDSWI. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks - Expected Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets

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

Milwaukee Bucks

• Ryan Rollins (SG)
• AJ Green (SF)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF)
• Myles Turner (C)
• Cole Anthony (PG)

Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks - Injury Report

Denver Nuggets

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

Milwaukee Bucks

• Kevin Porter Jr. - QUESTIONABLE (hip)
• Taurean Prince - OUT (Disables Player Option)

Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks - Game Prediction

The Denver Nuggets have scored over 222.5 points in the 23 games played this season. However, the Milwaukee Bucks have scored over 222.5 points in 29 games out of 38 played in the 2025-2026 season. As for the Nuggets, their key player has been sidelined due to a knee injury. However, there are others, such as Peyton Watson and Bruce Braun. Watson has averaged 13 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Brown has scored 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

The Milwaukee Bucks have their key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ryan Rollins, and Myles Turner. Antetokounmpo has averaged 29.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, while Rollins has scored 17 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. However, Turner has delivered 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, per game.

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