Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers
Tip-off 11:00 PM ET (4:00 AM UTC) at Moda Center, Portland, OR.
Game information
- Date
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026
- Tip-off
- 11:00 PM ET · 4:00 AM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Moda Center, Portland, OR
- TV broadcast
- NBC / Peacock
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 9
- Official game ID
- 0022600367 (20261215/DENPOR)
- Records
- DEN 4-3 · POR 6-1
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers preview
The Denver Nuggets (4-3) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (6-1) at Moda Center in Portland on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, tipping off at 11:00 PM ET. It's a Week 9 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
This is a Northwest Division matchup, so bragging rights and early standings position are on the line between two teams that know each other well. Portland Trail Blazers have 1 title and Denver Nuggets have 1.
The game is carried on NBC / Peacock, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Portland Trail Blazers host at Moda Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- DEN on the road: Denver Nuggets's first test away from home in Week 9.
- Broadcast: NBC / Peacock — a nationally televised window.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 4-3 and 6-1, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Denver Nuggets
Team comparison
| DEN | POR | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-3 | 6-1 |
| Conference | Western | Western |
| Division | Northwest | Northwest |
| Arena | Ball Arena | Moda Center |
| Championships | 1 | 1 |
| Founded | 1967 | 1970 |
How to watch
National TV
- NBC
- Peacock
National streaming
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POR local TV
Local RSN / League Pass
DEN local TV
- Altitude/Altitude+
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