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.
