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Wizards vs Nuggets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115 on January 17, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 29 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 115 |
| Nuggets | 36 | 26 | 21 | 38 | 121 |
Top Performers
Wizards
- 29 PTS Kyshawn George
- 9 REB Justin Champagnie
- 7 AST Kyshawn George
Nuggets
- 42 PTS Jamal Murray
- 10 REB Aaron Gordon
- 11 AST Aaron Gordon
Wizards vs Nuggets Box Score
Washington Wizards
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Johnson G | 30 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-10 | 0-4 | 2-4 | -8 |
| Kyshawn George F | 31 | 29 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10-20 | 5-8 | 4-5 | -6 |
| Bub Carrington G | 38 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5-14 | 3-8 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Khris Middleton F | 27 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-13 | 2-2 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Alexandre Sarr F | 28 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-12 | 0-0 | 2-7 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Will Riley F | 16 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-3 | 1-1 | +1 |
| Jamir Watkins F | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Marvin Bagley III F | 19 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 4-9 | +2 |
| Justin Champagnie F | 26 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6-11 | 0-3 | 1-1 | +1 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray G | 39 | 42 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 15-24 | 5-8 | 7-8 | +5 |
| Spencer Jones F | 29 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 32 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 1-3 | 1-2 | +14 |
| Peyton Watson F | 35 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8-14 | 1-2 | 4-8 | +5 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 22 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-6 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Julian Strawther G | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 24 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 35 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10-18 | 5-11 | 5-5 | 0 |
Wizards vs Nuggets Recap
The Nuggets beat the Wizards after outscoring them 38-29 in the fourth quarter. Denver moved to 29-13, while Washington fell to 10-31.
A 34-26 second quarter put the Wizards ahead, 63-62 at halftime. They led 86-83 after three quarters. Denver won the first quarter 36-29 and then took the last 38-29, which settled the game. The Nuggets made 45 of 85 shots, and the Wizards made 44 of 96.
Jamal Murray scored 42 points for Denver. Kyshawn George answered with 29 points and 7 assists for Washington. Aaron Gordon added 10 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nuggets, who had 31 assists to the Wizards' 20. The Wizards shot 16 of 29 at the free throw line, while Denver made 17 of 23.
The number to know: 14 of 35 from three-point range. Denver made three more threes than Washington's 11 of 30, and the Nuggets closed the game with the 9-point fourth-quarter edge.
Team Stats
| Wizards | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 44-96 | Field Goals | 45-85 |
| 45.8% | FG % | 52.9% |
| 11-30 | 3-Pointers | 14-35 |
| 36.7% | 3P % | 40.0% |
| 16-29 | Free Throws | 17-23 |
| 55.2% | FT % | 73.9% |
| 48 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 17 | Off. Rebounds | 4 |
| 20 | Assists | 31 |
| 9 | Steals | 7 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 17 | Fouls | 21 |
| 8 | Biggest Lead | 12 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wizards | 51.6% | 9.2% | 33.3% | 0.167 |
 Nuggets | 61.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.200 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Wizards vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, January 17, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Wizards Monumental Sports Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Wizards vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Wizards last 5
- L @ Kings 115-128 Jan 16, 2026
- L @ Clippers 105-119 Jan 14, 2026
- L @ Suns 93-112 Jan 11, 2026
- L vs Pelicans 107-128 Jan 9, 2026
- L @ 76ers 110-131 Jan 7, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Mavericks 118-109 Jan 14, 2026
- W @ Pelicans 122-116 Jan 13, 2026
- W vs Bucks 108-104 Jan 11, 2026
- L vs Hawks 87-110 Jan 9, 2026
- W @ Celtics 114-110 Jan 7, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 22, 2026 Nuggets @ Wizards 107-97
More NBA Games on Jan 17, 2026
- Final
Utah Jazz1-1120
Dallas Mavericks1-2138Top: George 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers1-178
Detroit Pistons2-0121Top: Cunningham 16 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1132
Atlanta Hawks2-1106Top: Brown 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1106
New York Knicks0-299Top: Booker 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder2-0120
Miami Heat0-3122Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0123
San Antonio Spurs1-2126Top: Edwards 55 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1116
Golden State Warriors0-3136Top: Miller 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers2-0116
Portland Trail Blazers2-0132Top: Sharpe 25 PTSBox score ›
That covers Wizards vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Wizards visit the Hornets Oct 26; Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26.
Wizards vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Wizards vs Nuggets on Jan 17, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115 on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 42 points.
What are the Wizards and Nuggets records?
After this game the Wizards were 10-31 and the Nuggets were 29-13 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Wizards vs Nuggets?
Kyshawn George scored 29 for the Wizards. Jamal Murray scored 42 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Wizards vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Wizards vs Nuggets game?
The Nuggets beat the Wizards 107-97 on Jan 22, 2026 on the road.
Where was Wizards vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Wizards vs Nuggets?
Wizards-Nuggets: Q1 29-36, Q2 34-26, Q3 23-21, Q4 29-38.
What is next for the Wizards and Nuggets?
Wizards visit the Hornets on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET.