Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards (01-17-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is set for a crucial matchup as the Denver Nuggets clash with the Washington Wizards. The match will tip off at 9:00 pm ET tonight. The Denver Nuggets have previously won 28 out of the 41 games. While Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon are doubtful for tonight’s game, Nikola Jokic has been sidelined. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones.

As for the Washington Wizards, they have previously won only 10 matches out of 40 played. With players like Tre Johnson and Alex Sarr, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Denver Nuggets and the Washington Wizards.

Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Denver Nuggets will host the Washington Wizards at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The match will tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET on January 17, 2026, exclusively on ALT, KTVD, and MNMT2. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards - Expected Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets

• Spencer Jones (SF)
• Peyton Watson (PF)
• Jalen Pickett (PG)
• Tim Hardaway Jr. (SF)
• Zeke Nnaji (C)

Washington Wizards

• Tre Johnson (PG)
• Kyshawn George (SG)
• Justin Champagnie (SF)
• Khris Middleton (PF)
• Alex Sarr (C)

Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards - Injury Report

Denver Nuggets

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

Washington Wizards

• Trae Young - OUT (knee, quadriceps)
• Cam Whitmore - OUT (venous condition)
• Bilal Coulibaly - OUT (back)
• Tristan Vukcevic - QUESTIONABLE (knee)

Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards - Game Prediction

This season, the Denver Nuggets have scored over 231.5 points in 28 out of 41 matches. However, the Washington Wizards have scored the same in 25 out of 40 matches played this season, so speculations are tougher than usual. The Nuggets have some outstanding players, including Peyton Watson and Jamal Murray. Watson has delivered 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this season. However, Murray has averaged 25.8 points, 7.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game.

The Washington Wizards, on the other hand, have efficient players like Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George. Sarr has averaged 16.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this season, while helping the team one step closer to the finale. George, on the other hand, delivered 14.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.


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