New York Knicks @ Denver Nuggets: Jan 2, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
New York KnicksKnicks
0-3 · Away
5:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Home

Knicks vs Nuggets tips off at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Ball Arena, Denver. Watch it on NBA TV.

How to Watch Knicks vs Nuggets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, January 2, 20275:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
Watch on
NBA TVLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
Stream
NBA appKnicks: DAZN · Nuggets: Altitude+
Also on NBA League Pass outside both markets
Arena
Ball ArenaDenver

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFOutWristOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFOutAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Jose AlvaradoKnicksGOutAnkleOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Knicks

Nuggets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Knicks vs Nuggets Preview

The Knicks are 0-3 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-2 this season.

The Knicks won last season's series 2-0. The Knicks rank 8th in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jalen Brunson (22.7 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game).

Knicks vs Nuggets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesKnicks 2-0

Previous meetings

Knicks vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27

Knicks 3 GPNuggets 3 GP
101.7#30
Points per game
113.0#16
108.0#8
Opponent points
121.7#23
40.7%#29
Field goal %
45.8%#16
32.4%#17
Three-point %
31.4%#23
70.8%#27
Free throw %
76.2%#15
47.3#8
Rebounds
45.3#13
24.7#22
Assists
24.7#22
6.7#26
Steals
9.7#13
4.7#18
Blocks
4.7#18
14.7#11
Turnovers
14.7#11

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
11Bucks1-32.5
12Bulls1-32.5
13Knicks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0
15Heat0-43.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Clippers1-22.5
9Spurs1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0

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This Knicks vs Nuggets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Knicks visit the Trail Blazers Jan 4; Nuggets host the Pistons Jan 3.

Knicks vs Nuggets FAQs

What time does Knicks vs Nuggets start?

The New York Knicks play the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT).

What channel is Knicks vs Nuggets on?

Knicks vs Nuggets airs nationally on NBA TV. Local TV: MSG Network (Knicks), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Stream it on NBA app. Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Knicks and Nuggets records?

Going into this game the Knicks were 0-3 and the Nuggets were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Knicks vs Nuggets?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, out, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); Jose Alvarado (Knicks, out, ankle).

How did Knicks vs Nuggets go last season?

The Knicks won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Knicks vs Nuggets game?

The Knicks beat the Nuggets 142-103 on Mar 6, 2026 on the road.

Where is Knicks vs Nuggets being played?

At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.

Is Knicks vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Knicks 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.