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Nuggets vs. Rockets: How to Watch, Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Denver Nuggets. Here is everything you need to know.
Jeremy Brener|
Jan 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and Denver Nuggets forward Dario Saric (9) battle for position in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
Jan 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and Denver Nuggets forward Dario Saric (9) battle for position in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are hoping to get their win streak to double digits as they take on the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center.

It remains to be seen whether the Rockets will have to face Nikola Jokic, who has missed the last three games due to an ankle injury. Should he sit, the Rockets could have a very good chance to come out on top.

This game has a lot riding on the standings in the Western Conference. The Rockets have built a lead for the No. 2 seed with this win streak, but a loss tonight against the Nuggets could bridge the gap, so Houston needs to keep its foot on the gas pedal.

Nuggets vs. Rockets Information

  • Date: Sunday, Mar. 23
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Nuggets vs. Rockets Injury Report

Denver Nuggets

  • C DaRon Holmes II (OUT - Achilles)
  • C Nikola Jokic (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
  • SF Julian Strawther (OUT - knee)

Houston Rockets

  • SG Reed Sheppard (OUT - thumb)

Nuggets vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets

  • PG Jamal Murray
  • SG Russell Westbrook
  • SF Christian Braun
  • PF Michael Porter Jr.
  • C Aaron Gordon

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Amen Thompson
  • C Alperen Sengun

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. 

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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