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Nuggets-Rockets Series: Rockets Visit Top-Seeded Nuggets

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Kicking off our Nuggets-Rockets coverage, the Houston Rockets (16-6) face the Denver Nuggets (18-6) Monday night at Ball Arena in a crucial Western Conference battle between elite offenses and defenses.

The matchup airs at 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock, streamable on Fubo.

Denver holds a slight edge in the standings with the NBA's No. 1 offense at 124.4 points per 100 possessions, powered by Nikola Jokic. However, the Nuggets have dropped their last four home games at Ball Arena. They hold a 1-0 edge this season, winning 112-109 at Houston.

Houston counters with the league's No. 2 defense (111.0 points allowed per 100 possessions). The Rockets are surging, going 11-3 in their last 14 games following a 115-113 win over the Clippers. Kevin Durant averages 24.8 points, while Alperen Sengun delivers 23 points, 9.4 rebounds, and seven assists per game.

This pits Denver's firepower against Houston's lockdown defense in the playoff push. Follow this Nuggets-Rockets series for injury updates, betting models, and live developments.

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X discussions on the Nuggets-Rockets game emphasize betting previews, with split sentiments: many bettors favor the Rockets due to Denver's four straight home losses, injuries to Gordon and Braun, and Houston's elite defense and road form; others support the Nuggets at home with Jokic's dominance and rest after a road trip. Neutral takes predict a close game, highlighting Jokic vs. Sengun matchup and props. High engagement on moneyline and spread picks.

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Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant and Reed Sheppard celebrate 115-101 victory over Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, scoreboard visible.
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Nuggets-Rockets Series: Rockets Snap Skid with 115-101 Win Over Nuggets

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In the third matchup of the season—and following our preview of the December 15 overtime thriller—the Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday at Ball Arena, avenging two prior narrow losses and ending Denver's six-game winning streak. Kevin Durant led Houston with 31 points (five threes), while Reed Sheppard added 28 points (six threes), improving the Rockets to 17-8.

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Updating our coverage of Monday's Nuggets-Rockets clash: Denver (18-6) rides a four-game win streak into Ball Arena against Houston (16-6), but injuries loom large ahead of the 9:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

76ers host struggling Nuggets amid key injuries

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Rockets to face Lakers in NBA Christmas Day matchup

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The Houston Rockets will visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day 2025 in a key Western Conference clash. Both teams, sitting fourth and sixth in the standings, aim to end two-game losing streaks. LeBron James and Kevin Durant headline the star-studded affair at Crypto.com Arena.

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Cleveland Cavaliers face Orlando Magic in key Eastern matchup

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The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Orlando Magic on Monday night in an Eastern Conference battle at Rocket Arena. Cleveland enters on a hot streak after defeating Orlando 119-105 on Saturday, while the Magic seek to snap a three-game losing skid. Injuries will impact both sides, with key players sidelined.

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