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LakersAtlanta Hawks @ Denver Nuggets: Dec 17, 2026
Hawks vs Nuggets tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).
How to Watch Hawks vs Nuggets: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Thursday, December 17, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Stream
- NBA League PassNuggets: Altitude+
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Diallo |  Nuggets | F | Day-To-Day | Wrist | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Cameron Johnson | Nuggets | F | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Julian Strawther | Nuggets | G | Out | Knee | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Spencer Jones | Nuggets | F | Day-To-Day | Hamstring | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Henri Veesaar |  Hawks | C | Out For Season | ACL | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Mouhamed Gueye | Hawks | F | Out | Foot | Jul 15, 2026 |
Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Hawks
Jalen JohnsonF · 4 GP21.5PTS9.8REB8.5AST
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerG · 4 GP18.8PTS3.5REB3.8AST
CJ McCollumG · 4 GP17.3PTS1.5REB2.3AST
Nuggets
Nikola JokićC · 3 GP22.3PTS9.7REB8.7AST
Jamal MurrayG · 3 GP22.3PTS6.3REB5.7AST
DeMar DeRozanG-F · 3 GP15.3PTS3.0REB1.7AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Hawks vs Nuggets Preview
The Hawks are 2-2 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-2 this season.
They split last season's series 1-1. The Hawks rank 1st in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Johnson (21.5 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game).
Hawks vs Nuggets Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Jan 9, 2026 Hawks @ Nuggets 110-87
- Dec 5, 2025 Nuggets @ Hawks 134-133
Hawks vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
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This Hawks vs Nuggets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hawks host the Magic Dec 19; Nuggets host the Lakers Dec 19.
Hawks vs Nuggets FAQs
What time does Hawks vs Nuggets start?
The Atlanta Hawks play the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).
What channel is Hawks vs Nuggets on?
Local TV: Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network (Hawks), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Hawks and Nuggets records?
Going into this game the Hawks were 2-2 and the Nuggets were 1-2 this season.
Who is injured for Hawks vs Nuggets?
As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, day-to-day, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, day-to-day, hamstring); Henri Veesaar (Hawks, out for season, acl); Mouhamed Gueye (Hawks, out, foot).
How did Hawks vs Nuggets go last season?
The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Hawks vs Nuggets game?
The Hawks beat the Nuggets 110-87 on Jan 9, 2026 on the road.
Where is Hawks vs Nuggets being played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
Is Hawks vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Hawks and Nuggets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Altitude+ for Nuggets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.