Washington Wizards 115, Denver Nuggets 121
NBA · 2026-01-17 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Washington Wizards 121–115 on 2026-01-17 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:44 swung win probability 14% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Wizards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 29 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 115 |
| Denver Nuggets | 36 | 26 | 21 | 38 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 4:44 swung win probability 14% → 81%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q4 29-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 5:10 (win probability 68% → 90% for the home side).
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 9–0 | Q1 5:10 | 68% → 90% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q4 4:44 | 14% → 81% |