January 19th - The Denver Nuggets defeated the Washington Wizards 121-115 . Jamal Murray scored 42 points , grabbed 3 rebounds , and dished out 6 assists, becoming the biggest contributor to the team's victory.

At the start of the game, the Nuggets launched a smooth offensive run, building a 12- point lead at one point in the first quarter. The Wizards then intensified their attacks on the basket, gradually narrowing the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 36-29 . In the second quarter, the Nuggets continued their offensive onslaught, reaching a point where they trailed 39-29 . However, the Wizards, relying on consecutive scores from George and Middleton, led their team to tie the game and briefly take the lead. At halftime, the Wizards led 63-62 by one point.

After switching sides, the Nuggets took an early lead, but the Wizards extended their advantage to 8 points at one point. Watson repeatedly attacked the basket in the third quarter, helping the Nuggets stay close at 11. At the end of the third quarter, the Wizards led 86-83 . In the final quarter, the Nuggets trailed by as many as 7 points. In the crucial moments, Murray hit consecutive key shots, and Hardaway's outside shooting became unstoppable, allowing the Nuggets to gradually turn the tide and take the lead. Although the Wizards fought hard to catch up in the final stages, the Nuggets remained composed and maintained their advantage until the final buzzer. Ultimately, the Nuggets easily defeated the Wizards 121-115.

Wizards player data

George had 29 points , 5 rebounds , and 7 assists; Middleton had 16 points , 7 rebounds , and 4 assists; Sal had 16 points , 8 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Bagley had 14 points , 6 rebounds , and 2 assists; Carrington had 13 points, 4 rebounds , and 3 assists; Champagne had 13 points , 9 rebounds , and 1 assist; Riley had 7 points and 2 rebounds; Johnson had 4 points , 2 rebounds, and 1 assist; Watkins had 3 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist .

Nuggets player statistics

Murray 42 points, 3 rebounds , 6 assists; Hardaway 30 points, 2 rebounds; Watson 21 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Gordon 8 points, 10 rebounds , 11 assists; Jones 7 points, 3 rebounds; Pickett 5 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Nagy 4 points, 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Brown 4 points, 3 rebounds , 4 assists; Strausser 1 rebound.