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Washington Wizards 115, Denver Nuggets 121: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat Washington Wizards, Washington Wizards 115 to Denver Nuggets 121, on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Denver Nuggets vs Washington Wizards.

NBASaturday, January 17, 2026
DateJan 17, 2026
Start time9:00 PM ET
VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO
TVMNMT, MNMT2, NBA League Pass, Altitude Sports
Attendance19,968

Line score

Team1234T
Washington Wizards29342329115
Denver Nuggets36262138121

Top performers

Washington Wizards
PointsKyshawn George · 29
ReboundsJustin Champagnie · 9
AssistsKyshawn George · 7
RatingKyshawn George · 29 PTS, 7 AST, 3 BLK
Denver Nuggets
PointsJamal Murray · 42
ReboundsAaron Gordon · 10
AssistsAaron Gordon · 11
RatingJamal Murray · 42 PTS, 6 AST

Team comparison

Washington WizardsDenver Nuggets
Points per game
107.5
114.5
Points allowed per game
113.4
113.3
10-31Record29-13
5th in Southeast DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division
2-6Road record / home record2-2
LLLLLLast 5WLWWL
L5StreakW1

Team stats

Washington WizardsDenver Nuggets
44-96FG45-85
Field Goal %
46
53
11-303PT14-35
Three Point %
37
40
16-29FT17-23
Free Throw %
55
74
Rebounds
48
38
Offensive Rebounds
17
4
Defensive Rebounds
31
34
Assists
20
31
Steals
9
7
Blocks
4
4
Turnovers
11
12
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
11
13
Technical Fouls
1
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Wizards
Tristan Vukcevic F · Hip - Pinched Nerve
Out
Reece Beekman G · Shoulder
Out
Justin Champagnie F · Foot - Not Specified
Out
Jamir Watkins G · Knee - Surgery
Out
Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out

Box score

Washington Wizards

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Khris Middleton27166-132-22-274100252-9
Kyshawn George322910-205-84-557113144-6
Alex Sarr28167-120-02-781200265-8
Bub Carrington39135-143-80-043410221-6
Tre Johnson3141-100-42-421010112-8
Marvin Bagley III20145-60-04-962111330+2
Justin Champagnie26136-110-31-191230360+1
Jamir Watkins2131-21-20-051010233+3
Will Riley1673-80-31-120010110+1
Team11544-9611-3016-2948201194173117

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Aaron Gordon3283-81-31-210111100101+14
Spencer Jones2973-41-20-030010212-6
Jamal Murray394215-245-87-836522031+5
Jalen Pickett2252-71-60-056010051+8
Peyton Watson35218-141-24-852211055+5
Zeke Nnaji1642-40-20-062001153-8
Tim Hardaway Jr.363010-185-115-5202000220
Bruce Brown2542-50-10-034200125+10
Julian Strawther600-10-00-010010011+2
Team12145-8514-3517-233831127443421

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Indiana PacersL 101-114
Nov 9, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsL 111-122
Nov 7, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 75-114
Nov 6, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksL 132-139
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Atlanta HawksL 105-120
Nov 11, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 123-118
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

Season series

DEN leads series 1-0
Jan 22, 2026DEN 107, WSH 97
Jan 17, 2026WSH 115, DEN 121

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets won, 121-115, on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

What was the final score of Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets?

Washington Wizards 115, Denver Nuggets 121.

Who were the top performers?

Washington Wizards: Kyshawn George (29 points). Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (42 points).

Where is Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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