The Nuggets have been without backup guard Julian Strawther for the last 12 games, putting a further dent in their depth as they miss two starters and a key reserve. However, the team is finally getting things to go their way. A month after his last appearance, Strawther is set to return to action on Monday night against the Houston Rockets.

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Nuggets starter Peyton Watson received an updated status after suffering an apparent injury during the team’s game against the Rockets.

Hardaway has frequently benefited from being the “weakest” link in three-man actions with Jokic and Murray, stepping out to the 3-point line after setting a screen and launching open shots when the defense fixates on Denver’s stars.

The Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets are set to face off on Monday night, setting up a matchup between the second-place and third-place teams in the Western C

The Houston Rockets (16-6) travel to Ball Arena to face the Denver Nuggets (18-6) in this Monday night NBA Basketball matchup.

A pair of Western Conference contenders share the court at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, Dec. 15 as the Houston Rockets are in town visiting the Denver Nuggets for the first of two meetings in six days at this stadium.

Tari Eason will miss his 12th straight game with an oblique injury, but he is getting close to returning. It just won't be against the Nuggets on Monday night.

Valanciunas gives Nikola Jokic best backup of his career; Burns has helped Nathan MacKinnon produce best start of his career.

But Nuggets head coach David Adelman will be trying his best to make the night a bit tougher for Durant as Denver faces off against Houston for the second time this season––and his key to making that happen centers on one pivotal priority on the defensive end: keeping attention on him at all times.