Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets (01-29-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Brooklyn Nets (12-33) have had a difficult January due to a slump on both sides of the court, particularly on defense. Brooklyn is attempting to pull off an upset on Thursday at the Denver Nuggets (31-16) as they continue their five-game west coast road trip.

Brooklyn overcame a 12-point deficit to make the fourth quarter of the Nets' 106-102 loss against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The Nuggets come into this game having lost to the Detroit Pistons 109-107 on Tuesday. Despite coming back from a weak first quarter, Denver was unable to seal the deal at home.

Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets - When and where to watch the game

The Brooklyn Nets (12-33) and Denver Nuggets (31-16) will face each other in the NBA tonight. Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, will host the tipoff at 9:00 p.m. ET. The game will be televised live on YES. Fubo and Prime Video will also stream the whole match online.

Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets - Expected Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets

PG Jamal Murray
SG Bruce Brown
SF Peyton Watson
PF Spencer Jones
C Jonas Valanciunas

Brooklyn Nets

PG Nolan Traore
SG Drake Powell
SF Michael Porter Jr.
PF Danny Wolf
C Nic Claxton

Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets - Injury Report

Denver Nuggets

• Christian Braun- Out (Ankle)
• Aaron Gordon- Out (Hamstring)
• Jonas Valanciunas- Day-to-day (Calf)
• Jamal Murray- Day-to-day (Hamstring/hip)
• Nikola Jokic- Out (Knee)
• Cameron Johnson- Out (Knee)
• Tamar Bates- Out (Foot)

Brooklyn Nets

• Ziaire Williams- Out (left calf contusion)
• Egor Demin- Out (Left plantar fascia injury management)
• Cam Thomas- Out (Left hamstring management)
• Terance Mann- Day-to-day (Back soreness)
• Noah Clowney- Out (Back)
• Haywood Highsmith- Out (Knee)

Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets - Game Prediction

Despite missing four starters, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets lost 109-107 to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. When the Brooklyn Nets play the Denver Nuggets on Thursday at Ball Arena, they hope to end their six-game losing streak. The Nets and Michael Porter Jr. prevailed in their previous encounter earlier this season. Brooklyn is 6-16 away from home this season, while Jamal Murray and the Nuggets are 12-9 at home.

With the over/under set at 210.5 total points, the Nuggets are 7.5 points ahead of the Nets on the spread. Brooklyn is +235 to pull off the shock, while Denver is a -290 favorite to win outright on the moneyline.



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