The Denver Nuggets are at home on Saturday night as they host the Washington Wizards in an interconference matchup.
Denver enters Saturday’s game with a 28-13 record after defeating the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Wednesday night.
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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) talks to Denver Nuggets head coach David AdelmanMandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s victory over the Mavericks, Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets as he recorded 33 points and five assists while Aaron Gordon added 22 points, six rebounds and three assists of his own.
Now Denver will try to grab another victory at home on Saturday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.
On the other side, Washington enters Saturday’s contest with a 10-30 record after losing on the road to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.
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Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20)Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Alex Sarr led the way for the Wizards in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 19 points, four rebounds and three assists while Tre Johnson recorded 18 points and four assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report, Will Khris Middleton, Bilal Coulibaly Play?
For the Wizards, they have four players listed on their injury report, though Khris Middleton is not one of them.
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Of course, Middleton missed Friday’s game due to right knee injury management but he is off the injury report and will return on Saturday.
Washington has ruled out Bilal Coulibaly due to lower back stiffness as he will miss his second consecutive contest.
Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0)John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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The Wizards have also ruled out Tristan Vukcevic due to knee soreness while Trae Young and Cam Whitmore remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Nuggets Injury Report, Will Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon Play?
On the other side, the Nuggets have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Murray and Gordon.
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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Denver has listed Murray as probable due to a left ankle sprain and an illness and he is expected to play in Saturday’s game.
The Nuggets have also listed Gordon as probable and he is expected to play despite a right hamstring strain while Bruce Brown is probable with right knee inflammation and is expected to be available.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32)Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Christian Braun has been ruled out once again due to a left ankle sprain while Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson and Jonas Valanciunas all remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Wizards and Nuggets from Denver at 9:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.