- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Event Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Friday, the Milwaukee Bucks (18-24) will host the Denver Nuggets (29-15) at the Fiserv Forum.
In their previous outing, the Nuggets faced off against the Lakers, suffering a loss with a final score of 115-107. Denver achieved a field goal percentage of 44.8% (39 of 87) and managed to hit 15 of 37 three-point attempts. At the foul line, they succeeded in 14 of 19 attempts, translating to a 73.7% success rate. On the rebounding front, they secured 31 boards, including 5 on the offensive end, and notched 27 assists. The Nuggets also forced 13 turnovers while tallying 6 steals. Defensively, they allowed Los Angeles to shoot 50.6% from the field with a total of 42 made baskets out of 83 attempts. The Lakers dished out 24 assists and recorded 3 steals while grabbing 51 rebounds (10 offensive and 41 defensive) with 7 blocks. At the charity stripe, Los Angeles ended the game with a 65.6% conversion rate, hitting 21 of 32 attempts and netting 10 of 25 from beyond the arc. The Nuggets accumulated a total of 21 personal fouls compared to 18 for the Lakers.
Jamal Murray was a key player in this matchup. He scored 28 points on 10 of 21 shooting, logged 36 minutes on the court, and grabbed 2 rebounds. Murray posted a field goal percentage of 47.6% along with 11 assists.
The Nuggets enter this game with a record of 29-15 for the season. They average 12.7 turnovers per game and commit 19.2 personal fouls. As a team, Denver averages 42.2 rebounds and has tallied 1,245 assists this season, ranking 8th in the league for assists. Their shooting from three-point territory stands at 39.8% (617 of 1,550) and they hit 81.5% from the free throw line. Denver averages 121.4 points per game, placing them 2nd in the league, while shooting 49.9% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Nuggets force 12.2 turnovers per game and average 21.2 personal fouls. They rank 21st in giving up assists, allowing 1,189 for the season. Denver concedes a field goal percentage of 47.2% (1,886 of 3,999) and allows 43.1 rebounds per game overall. Opponents shoot 35.3% from deep against them, and they rank 20th in points allowed per game (117.0).
In their last game, the Bucks secured a narrow victory over the Hawks with a score of 112-110. In terms of rebounding, Milwaukee allowed Atlanta to gather 46 rebounds (8 offensively). They shot 28.6% from beyond the arc (12 of 42) and made 20 of 24 free throws for an 83.3% free throw percentage. The Bucks allowed the Hawks to hit 39 of 96 shots, resulting in a field goal percentage of 40.6%. Milwaukee finished the game with 39 of 79 shooting (49.4%). From three-point range, they made 16 of 36 attempts (44.4%) and successfully converted 18 of 25 free throws for a 72.0% success rate. The Hawks committed 17 personal fouls, giving the Bucks 25 free throw opportunities. Milwaukee also forced 19 turnovers while claiming 54 total rebounds (34 defensive and 20 offensive).
Giannis Antetokounmpo played a crucial role for the Bucks in this game, hitting 7 of 12 shots (58.3%) while grabbing 17 boards. He finished with 21 points and contributed 6 assists in his 30 minutes of play.
Currently, the Bucks hold a win-loss record of 18-24 for the season. They average 20.7 personal fouls per game, shooting 73.5% from the foul line. Milwaukee records 26.2 assists per game, ranking 15th in the league, while averaging 14.8 turnovers. They’ve scored a total of 4,721 points this year, averaging 112.4 points per game, and secure 40.4 rebounds.
Defensively, the Bucks allow opponents to shoot 36.7% from three-point range (588 of 1,602) and they concede 77.6% from the free throw line. They permit 27.1 assists and 44.7 rebounds per game, both ranking 18th in the NBA. The Bucks are 15th in points allowed per game, giving up 115.6. They force 14.0 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.7% from the field, placing them 13th in the league.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA spread?
Prediction: Back Milwaukee
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