Summary
The Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets are playing against each other tonight. The Rockets previously defeated the Nuggets in December, but both teams are dealing with player injuries and lineup changes. The Nuggets are favored to win by betting odds, with Aaron Gordon returning to their lineup.
Key Facts
- The Rockets and Nuggets are rivals in the NBA's Western Conference.
- Denver leads the season series against Houston 2-1.
- The Rockets beat the Nuggets 115-101 in their last game on December 20th.
- Houston is playing on consecutive nights after defeating Toronto.
- The Nuggets have lost their last two games and are looking to break that streak.
- Key players like Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet are injured and won't play for Houston.
- Aaron Gordon will return for the Nuggets, and Jamal Murray and Cameron Johnson are game-time decisions.
- The betting odds favor the Nuggets by at least 7 points.
