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Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Denver Nuggets (5-4) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (6-3) on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET, at Moda Center, Portland, OR. TV: NBC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets.

NBATuesday, December 15, 2026

Denver Nuggets5-4

11:00 PM ETDec 15, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers6-3

DateDec 15, 2026

Time11:00 PM ET

VenueModa Center, Portland, OR

TVNBC

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsPortland Trail Blazers

Points per game

113.6

119.3

Points allowed per game

112.8

113.8

5-4Record6-3

4th in Northwest DivisionStanding3rd in Northwest Division

3-2Road record / home record1-2

LWWLWLast 5LLWWW

L1StreakL2

Team stats

Denver NuggetsPortland Trail Blazers

L1StreakL2

Points Against

112.8

113.8

5-4Last Ten Games6-3

Points Per Game

113.6

119.3

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

42.3

45.2

Assists Per Game

26.9

26.2

Blocks Per Game

3.8

4.8

Steals Per Game

9.6

7.3

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.9

0.6

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.1

16.9

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Denver Nuggets

Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain

Out

Portland Trail Blazers

Ja Morant G · Hamstring - Not Specified

Out

Vit Krejci G · Ankle

Out

Shaedon Sharpe G · Knee - Surgery

Out

Recent form

Denver NuggetsLWWLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110

Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118

Oct 30, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsW 127-120

Portland Trail BlazersLLWWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs San Antonio SpursL 103-125

Nov 6, 2026 · at Los Angeles LakersL 118-124

Nov 4, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsW 132-119

Nov 2, 2026 · at Denver NuggetsW 118-110

Oct 31, 2026 · at Utah JazzW 112-90

Season series

POR leads series 1-0

Mar 10, 2027DEN 0, POR 0

Jan 31, 2027POR 0, DEN 0

Dec 15, 2026DEN 0, POR 0

Nov 2, 2026POR 118, DEN 110

Team pages

Denver Nuggets
Schedule, roster and stats

Portland Trail Blazers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers?

The game is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET at Moda Center, Portland, OR.

How can I watch Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers?

TV: NBC.

What are the records of the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers?

Denver Nuggets: 5-4. Portland Trail Blazers: 6-3.

Who is injured for Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Listed out or doubtful: Denver Nuggets: Julian Strawther. Portland Trail Blazers: Ja Morant, Vit Krejci, Shaedon Sharpe. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers played?

Moda Center, Portland, OR.

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