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

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Denver Nuggets. Here's everything you need to know.
Dec 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives at Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Dec 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives at Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are back on the road tonight as they face off against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

The Rockets are riding a four-game win streak after beating the Memphis Grizzlies for the second consecutive game. Their confidence is high right now, and they will look to keep it going at Mile High.

The Nuggets are coming off of a game last night against the Mavs, so the Rockets have a rest advantage, and a chance to take over in Denver. If they can make an impact in that department, the Rockets should come out of this game on top.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game.

Rockets vs. Nuggets Information

  • Date: Wednesday, Jan. 15
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting OddsCheck out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Nuggets Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • PF Tari Eason (DOUBTFUL - lower leg)
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr. (OUT - broken hand)

Denver Nuggets

  • SF Vlatko Cancar (OUT - knee)

Rockets vs. Nuggets Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

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

Denver Nuggets

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

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager who has been with On SI since 2021. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20.