Ball Arena is where the Atlanta Hawks (18-21) and Denver Nuggets (25-12) will match up on Friday at 9 p.m. ET. Jalen Johnson and Jamal Murray are two players to watch for the Hawks and Nuggets, respectively.
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Hawks vs. Nuggets: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE, ALT, WANF, and Peachtree Sports Network
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Hawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.9% | 8 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.7% | 23 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 41.9 | 25 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.1 | 25 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 18 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 8 |
Nuggets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 50.7% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.2% | 17 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 | 23 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.3 | 7 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.4 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.9 | 28 |
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Hawks vs. Nuggets Top Players
Hawks
- Johnson has a statline of 23.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists for the Hawks.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the top active three-point shooter for the Hawks, hitting 3.0 per game.
- Dyson Daniels records 1.9 steals per game. Onyeka Okongwu collects 1.0 block a game.
Nuggets
- Murray has the top spot on the Nuggets scoring and assist lists among active players, putting up 25.3 points and 7.5 assists per game.
- Peyton Watson's per-game averages this season are 12.7 points, 1.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds.
- Murray knocks down 3.4 threes per game.
- The Nuggets' defensive efforts get a lift from Bruce Brown (1.1 steals per game) and Watson (1.0 block per game).
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Hawks vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Hawks
Hawks:
N'Faly Dante: Out For Season (Knee),
CJ McCollum: Out (Quadricep),
Corey Kispert: Out (Hamstring)
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Bruce Brown: Probable (Knee),
Aaron Gordon: Probable (Hamstring),
Christian Braun: Probable (Ankle),
Nikola Jokic: Out (Knee),
Jonas Valančiūnas: Out (Calf),
Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee),
Tamar Bates: Out (Foot),
Spencer Jones: Day-To-Day (Foot),
Jamal Murray: Questionable (Ankle)
Hawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Timberwolves | W 126-102 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Knicks | W 111-99 | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Raptors | L 134-117 | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Raptors | L 118-100 | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Pelicans | W 117-100 | Home |
| 1/9/2026 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 1/11/2026 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Celtics | - | Home |
| 1/19/2026 | Bucks | - | Home |
Nuggets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Raptors | W 106-103 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Cavaliers | L 113-108 | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Nets | L 127-115 | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | 76ers | W 125-124 | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Celtics | W 114-110 | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | Hawks | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Bucks | - | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 1/14/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Wizards | - | Home |
| 1/18/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
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