Denver Nuggets at Washington Wizards
Jan 22, 2026
Denver Nuggets Secure Victory Over Washington Wizards with 107-97 Win
Game Summary
The Denver Nuggets triumphed over the Washington Wizards with a final score of 107-97. The Nuggets showcased their defensive prowess, limiting the Wizards to a subpar shooting percentage of 38.1%, well below their season average of 46.1%. Meanwhile, the Wizards struggled to convert beyond the arc, hitting only 30.2% of their three-point attempts, which fell short of their typical performance against opposing defenses.
Top Performers
Aaron Gordon and Jonas Valančiūnas each scored 16 points for the Nuggets, with Gordon adding 5 assists and 1 steal, while Valančiūnas contributed 9 rebounds. Bruce Brown rounded out the key contributions with 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. For the Wizards, Kyshawn George led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds, supported by Tre Johnson's 19 points and 3 assists.
Odds Recap
The Denver Nuggets, favored by 5.5 points, delivered a solid performance, comfortably covering the spread with a 10-point victory. The game ultimately stayed under the total, as the scoring did not reach the expected levels.
Prediction Recap
The prediction model correctly identified the Denver Nuggets as the winners and accurately predicted them to cover the spread. However, it missed on the moneyline pick, incorrectly favoring the Washington Wizards to win.
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