Denver Nuggets @ Milwaukee Bucks: Jan 12, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Milwaukee BucksBucks
1-3 · Home

Nuggets vs Bucks tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee. TV: Altitude Sports (Nuggets), My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks).

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

Date & time
Tuesday, January 12, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Bucks My24 / Bucks+
Stream
NBA League PassNuggets: Altitude+ · Bucks: Bucks+
Arena
Fiserv ForumMilwaukee

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
Nate AmentBucksFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 20, 2026
Alpha DialloNuggetsFOutPersonalOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026

Status as of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Nuggets

Bucks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Nuggets vs Bucks Preview

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

The Nuggets won last season's series 2-0. The Nuggets rank 11th in steals, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game) and Tyler Herro (23.5 points per game).

Nuggets vs Bucks Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Nuggets vs Bucks Season Stats 2026-27

Nuggets 3 GPBucks 4 GP
113.0#17
Points per game
116.8#11
121.7#23
Opponent points
122.3#25
45.8%#17
Field goal %
46.2%#14
31.4%#23
Three-point %
35.2%#13
76.2%#13
Free throw %
70.4%#28
45.3#13
Rebounds
52.0#2
24.7#23
Assists
26.3#13
9.7#11
Steals
5.3#30
4.7#18
Blocks
4.3#19
14.7#12
Turnovers
17.0#22

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

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

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0

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This Nuggets vs Bucks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Nuggets host the Grizzlies Jan 14; Bucks visit the Pacers Jan 13.

Nuggets vs Bucks FAQs

What time does Nuggets vs Bucks start?

The Denver Nuggets play the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Nuggets vs Bucks on?

Local TV: Altitude Sports (Nuggets), My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Nuggets and Bucks records?

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

Who is injured for Nuggets vs Bucks?

As of 11:20 AM ET, Oct 28: Nate Ament (Bucks, day-to-day, ankle); Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, personal); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring).

How did Nuggets vs Bucks go last season?

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

Who won the last Nuggets vs Bucks game?

The Nuggets beat the Bucks 102-100 on Jan 23, 2026 on the road.

Where is Nuggets vs Bucks being played?

At Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the home arena of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Is Nuggets vs Bucks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Nuggets and Bucks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Bucks+ for Bucks fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.