Orlando Magic @ Denver Nuggets: Jan 17, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Orlando MagicMagic
1-2 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, January 17, 2027
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Home

Magic vs Nuggets tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Sunday, January 17, 2027 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).

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

Date & time
Sunday, January 17, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Nuggets Altitude Sports
Stream
NBA League PassMagic: DAZN · Nuggets: 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

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFOutPersonalOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Izaiyah NelsonMagicFOutAnkleSep 28, 2026
Jalen SuggsMagicGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jonathan IsaacMagicFOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Noah PendaMagicFOutHamstringOct 17, 2026
Paolo BancheroMagicFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Magic

Nuggets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Magic vs Nuggets Preview

The Magic are 1-2 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-2 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Magic rank 11th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Paolo Banchero (24.5 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game).

Magic vs Nuggets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Magic vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27

Magic 3 GPNuggets 3 GP
109.7#25
Points per game
113.0#17
116.3#18
Opponent points
121.7#23
45.1%#21
Field goal %
45.8%#17
32.2%#20
Three-point %
31.4%#23
73.4%#22
Free throw %
76.2%#13
43.7#17
Rebounds
45.3#13
27.0#11
Assists
24.7#23
7.7#21
Steals
9.7#11
4.3#19
Blocks
4.7#18
17.0#22
Turnovers
14.7#12

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Pacers2-21.0
9Wizards2-21.0
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0

More NBA Games on Jan 17, 2027

This Magic vs Nuggets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Magic host the Warriors Jan 19; Nuggets host the Jazz Jan 19.

Magic vs Nuggets FAQs

What time does Magic vs Nuggets start?

The Orlando Magic play the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, January 17, 2027 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Magic vs Nuggets on?

Local TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Magic and Nuggets records?

Going into this game the Magic were 1-2 and the Nuggets were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Magic vs Nuggets?

As of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, personal); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); Izaiyah Nelson (Magic, out, ankle); Jalen Suggs (Magic, out, knee).

How did Magic vs Nuggets go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Magic vs Nuggets game?

The Magic beat the Nuggets 127-126 on Dec 27, 2025 at home.

Where is Magic vs Nuggets being played?

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

Is Magic vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Magic 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.