Denver Nuggets 107, Washington Wizards 97
NBA · 2026-01-22 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Washington Wizards 107–97 on 2026-01-22 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:14 swung win probability 54% → 2%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 27 | 21 | 33 | 26 | 107 |
| Washington Wizards | 23 | 23 | 29 | 22 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 6:14 swung win probability 54% → 2%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 6:14 (win probability 54% → 2% for the home side).
- Shot 45.8% eFG vs a 53.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q1 5:24 | 54% → 27% |
| Denver Nuggets | 9–0 | Q4 6:14 | 54% → 2% |