Phoenix Suns @ Denver Nuggets: Jan 5, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Phoenix SunsSuns
1-2 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Home

Suns vs Nuggets tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at Ball Arena, Denver. Watch it on NBC and Peacock.

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

Date & time
Tuesday, January 5, 202710:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
NBC and Peacock Free over the air
Stream
PeacockAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Ball ArenaDenver

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

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Mark WilliamsSunsCOutShoulderSep 11, 2026
Oso IghodaroSunsFDay-To-DayObliqueOct 21, 2026
Alpha DialloNuggetsFOutPersonalOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 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

Suns

Nuggets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Suns vs Nuggets Preview

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

The Nuggets won last season's series 3-0. The Nuggets rank 13th in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Devin Booker (23.0 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game).

Suns vs Nuggets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesNuggets 3-0

Previous meetings

Suns vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27

Suns 3 GPNuggets 3 GP
109.3#26
Points per game
113.0#17
123.7#26
Opponent points
121.7#23
45.6%#18
Field goal %
45.8%#17
32.2%#20
Three-point %
31.4%#23
74.3%#18
Free throw %
76.2%#13
39.7#29
Rebounds
45.3#13
25.3#19
Assists
24.7#23
8.7#17
Steals
9.7#11
5.3#13
Blocks
4.7#18
14.0#7
Turnovers
14.7#12

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
13Jazz1-33.0

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Suns vs Nuggets FAQs

What time does Suns vs Nuggets start?

The Phoenix Suns play the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Suns vs Nuggets on?

Suns vs Nuggets airs nationally on NBC and Peacock. Stream it on Peacock.

What are the Suns and Nuggets records?

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

Who is injured for Suns vs Nuggets?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Mark Williams (Suns, out, shoulder); Oso Ighodaro (Suns, day-to-day, oblique); Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, personal); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring).

How did Suns vs Nuggets go last season?

The Nuggets won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Suns vs Nuggets game?

The Nuggets beat the Suns 125-123 on Mar 24, 2026 on the road.

Where is Suns vs Nuggets being played?

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

Can I watch Suns vs Nuggets for free?

Yes. NBC and Peacock games air free over the air on NBC with an antenna, and stream on Peacock with a subscription.