Through 3 Quarters

Only one more quarter stands between the Denver Nuggets and the win they were favored to collect going into this night. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Washington Wizards 91-73.

Denver has been riding high on the performance of center Nikola Jokic, who has almost posted a triple-double on 28 points, 19 rebounds, and nine dimes. A double-double would be Jokic's 10th in a row.

Washington has been relying on shooting guard Bradley Beal, who has 18 points and seven assists, and small forward Davis Bertans, who has 16 points. Bertans is close to surpassing his season high of 17.

the Wizards have lost 75% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this year, so this one seems just about wrapped up

Who's Playing

Washington @ Denver

Current Records: Washington 15-12; Denver 13-13

What to Know

The Washington Wizards will take on the Denver Nuggets at 9 p.m. ET on Monday at Ball Arena. Denver should still be riding high after a win, while the Wizards will be looking to right the ship.

Washington's and the Utah Jazz's matchup this past Saturday was up for grabs at halftime, but Washington was thoroughly outmatched 73-47 in the second half. Washington ended up on the wrong side of a painful 123-98 walloping at Utah's hands. Shooting guard Bradley Beal (21 points) was the top scorer for Washington.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets strolled past the San Antonio Spurs with points to spare this past Saturday, taking the game 127-112. It was another big night for Denver's center Nikola Jokic, who almost dropped a triple-double on 35 points, 17 rebounds, and eight dimes. That makes it nine consecutive games in which Jokic has had at least ten rebounds.

Washington is expected to lose this next one by 3. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past five games, so buyers beware.

Washington is now 15-12 while Denver sits at 13-13. The Nuggets are 6-6 after wins this year, and the Wizards are 6-5 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
  • TV: Altitude Sports & Entertainmnt
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $7.35

Odds

The Nuggets are a 3-point favorite against the Wizards, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Nuggets as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Washington have won seven out of their last 12 games against Denver.

  • Feb 25, 2021 - Washington 112 vs. Denver 110
  • Feb 17, 2021 - Washington 130 vs. Denver 128
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Washington 128 vs. Denver 114
  • Nov 26, 2019 - Denver 117 vs. Washington 104
  • Mar 31, 2019 - Washington 95 vs. Denver 90
  • Mar 21, 2019 - Denver 113 vs. Washington 108
  • Mar 23, 2018 - Denver 108 vs. Washington 100
  • Oct 23, 2017 - Washington 109 vs. Denver 104
  • Mar 08, 2017 - Washington 123 vs. Denver 113
  • Dec 08, 2016 - Washington 92 vs. Denver 85
  • Mar 12, 2016 - Denver 116 vs. Washington 100
  • Jan 28, 2016 - Denver 117 vs. Washington 113

Injury Report for Denver

  • Aaron Gordon: Game-Time Decision (Back)
  • Will Barton: Out (Illness)
  • Austin Rivers: Out (Covid-19)
  • JaMychal Green: Out (Ankle)
  • Jamal Murray: Out (Knee)
  • Michael Porter Jr.: Out for the Season (Back)
  • PJ Dozier: Out for the Season (Knee)

Injury Report for Washington

  • Kyle Kuzma: Out (Covid-19)
  • Rui Hachimura: Out (Personal)
  • Thomas Bryant: Out (Knee)