NBA · Final

Nuggets Edge Bucks in Close Contest at Ball Arena

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Sunday, January 11, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Ball Arena

Denver Nuggets 108, Milwaukee Bucks 104, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets beat Milwaukee Bucks 108-104 at Ball Arena on January 11, 2026.

Who was favored in Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets?

Milwaukee Bucks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 108-104 at Ball Arena. This victory improved the Nuggets' record to 27-13, while the Bucks fell to 17-23. The game was significant as it marked the second meeting of the season between these two teams, with Denver leading the series 2-0 after also winning their previous encounter on March 27, 2025, with a score of 127-117.

Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. The Nuggets had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 117.6 points scored and 123.0 points allowed. They were coming off a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, where they fell 87-110 on January 10, 2026. Their home record stood at 1-1 in the last ten games, and they had lost their last game at home, making their performance at Ball Arena somewhat inconsistent.

On the other hand, the Bucks were enjoying a better run, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 111.8 points scored and 109.2 points allowed. They entered the game on a winning streak, having defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 105-101 on January 10, 2026. Their away record in the last ten games was 5-3, indicating a stronger performance on the road compared to their home games.

In terms of injuries, the Nuggets had Aaron Gordon and Trevon Brazile listed as day-to-day, while the Bucks had Kevin Porter Jr. also marked as day-to-day. The status of these players added an element of uncertainty to the game, particularly for the Nuggets, who were relying on Gordon's contributions.

The betting market reflected a competitive matchup, with DraftKings setting the spread at 6.5 points in favor of the Bucks, indicating their perceived strength over the Nuggets. The total for the game was set at 219.5 points, with odds of -105.0 for the over and -115.0 for the under. The money line was priced at +180.0 for the Nuggets and -218.0 for the Bucks, further showcasing the Bucks as the favorites.

As the game unfolded, the Nuggets managed to hold off a late charge from the Bucks. Key moments in the fourth quarter included a 17-foot pullup jump shot by Tim Hardaway Jr. that put the Nuggets up 104-98, followed by a two-point shot from Giannis Antetokounmpo that narrowed the gap to 100-104. Free throws from Peyton Watson and Aaron Gordon extended the Nuggets' lead, while Kyle Kuzma's driving layup brought the Bucks within two points at 104-106. Ultimately, the Nuggets secured the win with Gordon's free throws sealing the game.

Fans watching the game were treated to a thrilling finish, with the Nuggets demonstrating resilience in the face of a determined Bucks team. The final score reflected the competitive nature of the contest, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive strategies throughout the match.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIL -6.5	219.5 o -105 / u -115	Milwaukee Bucks -218 · Denver Nuggets +180

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Injury report

Aaron GordonDay-To-DayCalfDenver Nuggets
Trevon BrazileDay-To-DayUndisclosedDenver Nuggets
Kevin Porter Jr.Day-To-DayKneeMilwaukee Bucks

Leaders

PointsTim Hardaway Jr.25Denver Nuggets
AssistsPeyton Watson6Denver Nuggets
ReboundsZeke Nnaji10Denver Nuggets
PointsGiannis Antetokounmpo31Milwaukee Bucks
AssistsGiannis Antetokounmpo11Milwaukee Bucks
ReboundsKevin Porter Jr.9Milwaukee Bucks

Recent form

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 4-6Streak L1117.6 scored · 123 allowed per game1-1 at home

L87-110vs Atlanta HawksJan 10
W114-110at Boston CelticsJan 8
W125-124at Philadelphia 76ersJan 6
L115-127at Brooklyn NetsJan 4
L108-113at Cleveland CavaliersJan 3
W106-103at Toronto RaptorsJan 1
L123-147at Miami HeatDec 30
L126-127at Orlando MagicDec 28
W142-138vs Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 26
L130-131at Dallas MavericksDec 24

Milwaukee Bucks

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1111.8 scored · 109.2 allowed per game5-3 away

W105-101at Los Angeles LakersJan 10
L113-120at Golden State WarriorsJan 8
W115-98at Sacramento KingsJan 5
W122-121vs Charlotte HornetsJan 3
L113-114vs Washington WizardsJan 1
W123-113at Charlotte HornetsDec 30
W112-103at Chicago BullsDec 28
L104-125at Memphis GrizzliesDec 27
W111-94at Indiana PacersDec 24
L100-103at Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 22

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Milwaukee Bucks	Denver Nuggets
Field goals	38-85	35-87
Field goal %	45	40
Three-pointers	14-34	14-35
Three-point %	41	40
Free throws	14-20	24-31
Free throw %	70	77
Rebounds	44	45
Offensive rebounds	10	10
Defensive rebounds	34	35
Assists	29	23
Steals	5	5
Blocks	6	5
Turnovers	9	7
Team turnovers	2	2
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	10
Fast-break points	14	8
Points in the paint	38	30
Fouls	19	15
Largest lead	7	15
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	12	83

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter68-71Zeke Nnaji makes driving layup (Bruce Brown assists)
3rd Quarter68-73Peyton Watson makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter68-76Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Pickett assists)
3rd Quarter70-76Kyle Kuzma makes 6-foot two point shot (Gary Trent Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter70-79Peyton Watson makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jalen Pickett assists)
3rd Quarter70-80Tim Hardaway Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter72-80Kyle Kuzma makes 6-foot two point shot (Kevin Porter Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter72-81Bruce Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter72-83Zeke Nnaji makes two point shot (Bruce Brown assists)
3rd Quarter74-83Kyle Kuzma makes running layup
3rd Quarter74-85Peyton Watson makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter74-87Zeke Nnaji makes layup (Jalen Pickett assists)
4th Quarter75-87Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter76-87Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter76-90Jalen Pickett makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter78-90Giannis Antetokounmpo makes alley oop layup (Ryan Rollins assists)
4th Quarter81-90AJ Green makes 26-foot three point jumper (Giannis Antetokounmpo assists)
4th Quarter81-91Zeke Nnaji makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter81-92Zeke Nnaji makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter82-92Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter83-92Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter83-94Aaron Gordon makes 12-foot two point shot (Bruce Brown assists)
4th Quarter83-95Aaron Gordon makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter85-95Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 1-foot driving dunk
4th Quarter87-95Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 2-foot driving dunk (AJ Green assists)
4th Quarter89-95Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter89-97Zeke Nnaji makes 3-foot layup (Peyton Watson assists)
4th Quarter92-97Kyle Kuzma makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kevin Porter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter92-99Aaron Gordon makes 14-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter95-99Kevin Porter Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ryan Rollins assists)
4th Quarter95-102Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Zeke Nnaji assists)
4th Quarter98-102AJ Green makes 26-foot three pointer (Giannis Antetokounmpo assists)
4th Quarter98-104Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Aaron Gordon assists)
4th Quarter100-104Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 15-foot two point shot (Ryan Rollins assists)
4th Quarter100-105Peyton Watson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-105Ryan Rollins makes running layup (Giannis Antetokounmpo assists)
4th Quarter102-106Aaron Gordon makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-106Kyle Kuzma makes driving layup
4th Quarter104-107Aaron Gordon makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-108Aaron Gordon makes free throw 2 of 2