Washington Wizards @ Denver Nuggets: Jan 21, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
9:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, January 21, 2027

Wizards vs Nuggets tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: Monumental Sports Network (Wizards), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).

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

Date & time
Thursday, January 21, 20279:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Wizards Monumental Sports Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
Stream
NBA League PassWizards: Monumental Sports Network+ · 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 DialloNuggetsFOutWristOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
AJ DybantsaWizardsFOutAnkleOct 18, 2026
Jamir WatkinsWizardsFOut For SeasonACLJul 30, 2026
Tristan VukcevicWizardsCOutHipOct 1, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Wizards

Nuggets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Wizards vs Nuggets Preview

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

The Nuggets won last season's series 2-0. The Wizards rank 7th in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Anthony Davis (22.8 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (24.0 points per game).

Wizards vs Nuggets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Wizards vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27

Wizards 4 GPNuggets 2 GP
114.3#14
Points per game
112.5#17
114.5#15
Opponent points
115.5#18
46.7%#10
Field goal %
43.6%#23
29.4%#27
Three-point %
29.9%#25
82.4%#7
Free throw %
72.1%#25
43.5#17
Rebounds
52.0#2
24.5#23
Assists
21.5#28
7.5#23
Steals
8.0#19
5.5#11
Blocks
4.0#25
14.5#10
Turnovers
16.5#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Hawks2-21.5
8Pacers2-21.5
9Wizards2-21.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bucks1-32.5

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Timberwolves3-11.0
7Mavericks2-22.0
8Nuggets1-12.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Spurs1-22.5

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This Wizards vs Nuggets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Wizards visit the Clippers Jan 22; Nuggets host the Bucks Jan 23.

Wizards vs Nuggets FAQs

What time does Wizards vs Nuggets start?

The Washington Wizards play the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).

What channel is Wizards vs Nuggets on?

Local TV: Monumental Sports Network (Wizards), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Wizards and Nuggets records?

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

Who is injured for Wizards vs Nuggets?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 26: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); AJ Dybantsa (Wizards, out, ankle); Jamir Watkins (Wizards, out for season, acl).

How did Wizards vs Nuggets go last season?

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

Who won the last Wizards vs Nuggets game?

The Nuggets beat the Wizards 107-97 on Jan 22, 2026 on the road.

Where is Wizards vs Nuggets being played?

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

Is Wizards vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Wizards 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.