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Kings52Denver Nuggets @ Washington Wizards: Jan 22, 2026
Nuggets vs Wizards final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 107-97 on January 22, 2026 at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 27 | 21 | 33 | 26 | 107 |
| Wizards | 23 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 97 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 35 PTS Peyton Watson
- 9 REB Jonas Valančiūnas
- 5 AST Jamal Murray
Wizards
- 20 PTS Kyshawn George
- 12 REB Kyshawn George
- 7 AST Kyshawn George
Nuggets vs Wizards Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson F | 40 | 35 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10-16 | 6-8 | 9-10 | +13 |
| Jamal Murray G | 36 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9-17 | 2-5 | 4-5 | +18 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 32 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +16 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 21 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-13 | 0-1 | 4-4 | -3 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 33 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-6 | 5-5 | +23 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 18 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-8 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Spencer Jones F | 28 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Washington Wizards
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Johnson G | 34 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7-14 | 3-7 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Bub Carrington G | 38 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4-14 | 3-13 | 2-2 | -18 |
| Alexandre Sarr F | 36 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-13 | 0-1 | 5-6 | -9 |
| Khris Middleton F | 28 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-11 | 1-6 | 2-2 | -18 |
| Kyshawn George F | 34 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6-17 | 2-6 | 6-6 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Will Riley F | 20 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-10 | 3-7 | 2-4 | +5 |
| Justin Champagnie F | 18 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Anthony Gill F | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Jamir Watkins F | 18 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 1-2 | +2 |
Nuggets vs Wizards Recap
The Nuggets beat the Wizards by outscoring Washington 33-29 in the third quarter, the only period that moved the margin by more than 4 points. Denver improved to 30-15, while the Wizards fell to 10-33.
Washington won the second quarter 23-21 and trailed Nuggets 48-46 at halftime. The Nuggets then pulled ahead by 6 after three quarters, 81-75. Denver also took care of the ball better, with 11 turnovers to the Wizards' 14.
Peyton Watson led all scorers with 35 points, while Kyshawn George answered with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for Washington. The Nuggets shot 37 of 83 from the field and went 24 of 26 at the free throw line. The Wizards made 32 of 84 shots and took 43 threes, hitting 13.
The number to know: 46 rebounds. Denver outrebounded Washington by 4 and had more chances to score.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| 37-83 | Field Goals | 32-84 |
| 44.6% | FG % | 38.1% |
| 9-26 | 3-Pointers | 13-43 |
| 34.6% | 3P % | 30.2% |
| 24-26 | Free Throws | 20-24 |
| 92.3% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 22 | Assists | 20 |
| 9 | Steals | 9 |
| 6 | Blocks | 6 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 14 | Fouls | 21 |
| 12 | Biggest Lead | 1 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 50.0% | 10.4% | 28.2% | 0.289 |
 Wizards | 45.8% | 12.9% | 28.6% | 0.238 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Wizards Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, January 22, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Wizards Monumental Sports Network
- Arena
- Capital One ArenaWashington, DC
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Wizards Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- L vs Lakers 107-115 Jan 20, 2026
- L vs Hornets 87-110 Jan 18, 2026
- W vs Wizards 121-115 Jan 17, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 118-109 Jan 14, 2026
- W @ Pelicans 122-116 Jan 13, 2026
Wizards last 5
- L vs Clippers 106-110 Jan 19, 2026
- L @ Nuggets 115-121 Jan 17, 2026
- L @ Kings 115-128 Jan 16, 2026
- L @ Clippers 105-119 Jan 14, 2026
- L @ Suns 93-112 Jan 11, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 17, 2026 Wizards @ Nuggets 115-121
More NBA Games on Jan 22, 2026
- Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1124
Orlando Magic1-297Top: Banchero 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0122
Philadelphia 76ers3-0128Top: Maxey 36 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3115
Dallas Mavericks1-2123Top: Curry 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2120
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0115Top: Randle 30 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2126
Utah Jazz1-2109Top: Fox 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0104
Los Angeles Clippers1-2112Top: Dončić 32 PTS, 11 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3110
Portland Trail Blazers2-0127Top: Adebayo 32 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Wizards: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26; Wizards visit the Hornets Oct 26.
Nuggets vs Wizards FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Wizards on Jan 22, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 107-97 on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Peyton Watson led the Nuggets with 35 points.
What are the Nuggets and Wizards records?
After this game the Nuggets were 30-15 and the Wizards were 10-33 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Wizards?
Peyton Watson scored 35 for the Nuggets. Kyshawn George scored 20 for the Wizards.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Wizards season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Wizards game?
The Nuggets beat the Wizards 121-115 on Jan 17, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Wizards played?
At Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, the home arena of the Washington Wizards.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Wizards?
Nuggets-Wizards: Q1 27-23, Q2 21-23, Q3 33-29, Q4 26-22.
What is next for the Nuggets and Wizards?
Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET; Wizards visit the Hornets on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.