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Nuggets Coach Weighs In on Team’s Defensive Ups and Downs

The Denver Nuggets, just under two months into the NBA regular season, have been a standout team on the offensive end. They rank number one in the league for points-per-game, rank atop the league in offensive rating, and behind the prowess of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, are scoring at an elite rate on any given night.

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Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 17

Cameron Johnson explains his offensive struggle with Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic plays a part in it

Cameron Johnson hasn’t exactly exploded offensively since joining the Denver Nuggets last summer. Currently, Cam Johnson is averaging 11.4 points, 2.2 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game, figures that fall far below his production last season, when he averaged 18.8 points, 3.4 assists, and 4.3 rebounds.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 17

NBA Admits Three Crucial Officiating Mistakes in Nuggets vs. Rockets

The Denver Nuggets snapped a four-game home losing streak on Monday night with a huge win over the Houston Rockets, improving to 19-6 on the season and securing their position as the second-best team in the West.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 17

'Just Probably a Bone Bruise' – Denver Nuggets Forward Receives Encouraging Injury Update After Overtime Win Vs. Houston Rockets

The Denver Nuggets suffered a lineup blow when Peyton Watson exited early in the first quarter of their 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets due to a “lower trunk” contusion.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Nikola Jokic News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Jeff Teague shares his pick to win MVP, it’s not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Nikola Jokic

The MVP race is already heating up more than a quarter of the way into the NBA season. The NBA MVP frontrunners through the early part of the season are considered to be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 16

Nuggets' David Adelman In Awe of Nikola Jokic, Alperen Sengun

During the Denver Nuggets' narrow overtime victory vs. the Houston Rockets to kick the new week off, it ended up being a dominant performance for each side’s starting center, Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun.

Peyton Watson News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

What Peyton Watson’s Development Means For The Nuggets

Through all the excitement surrounding Denver’s new arrivals, what might have been forgotten was the fact that these moves inevitably came at the expense of playing time for the team’s young players.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 16

Alperen Sengun Dismisses Nikola Jokic’s Plea Over 'Baby Jokic' Comparison After Nuggets-Rockets

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has emerged as one of the best centers in the league in the last couple of years or so. Amid this emergence, the

Peyton Watson News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 16

Nuggets Provide New Details on Peyton Watson’s Injury

In the midst of the Denver Nuggets' overtime victory over the Houston Rockets, they saw fourth-year forward Peyton Watson go down in the middle of the first quarter with a knee injury that would ultimately cut his night short after just five minutes.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

How Nuggets’ Bruce Brown totally played Alperen Sengun on final shot

The Denver Nuggets closed out their game against the Houston Rockets 128-125, riding on a monster 42-point performance from Nikola Jokic. It came after a failed three-point attempt from Alperen Sengun, who finished with a 33-point triple-double and was guarded by Bruce Brown on the final possession.

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NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 16

Nikola Jokic Praises Kevin Durant After Nuggets' Win vs. Rockets

The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge 128-125 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night, led by an incredible Nikola Jokic performance. The three-time MVP dropped 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists on 13-27 shooting from the field, but after the game, he still recognized the greatness of Rockets star Kevin Durant.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray isn’t here for Ime Udoka’s complaints about refs after wild finish

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets finally ended their surprising four-game home losing streak with a narrow victory over the Houston Rockets. This

Jamal Murray News / Denver Nuggets on SI / December 16

Nuggets' Jamal Murray Shrugs Off Growing All-Star Buzz

The Denver Nuggets might be on the verge of having a second All-Star selection next to three-time Nikola Jokic this season for the first time ever in Jamal Murray, if he's able to keep up his current level of play.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Jokic and Murray Will the Nuggets to Victory in Gritty Overtime Thriller Against Rockets 128-125

If you looked solely at the injury report before tip-off, you might have assumed the Denver Nuggets were scheduled for a loss. No Aaron Gordon. No Christian Braun.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 16

3 Major Reasons Why The Nuggets Defeated Rockets In Classic OT Matchup: Stars Make The Difference

Some nights just feel heavier than the numbers suggest, and this was one of them. In a game that swung back and forth and didn’t get decided until the final seconds of overtime, the Denver Nuggets reminded everyone why they’re still one of the most difficult teams to deal with in the Western Conference.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 16

Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Player Stats, Box Score and Game Recap (Dec 15) – 2025–26 NBA Season

Tonight’s showdown pitted two of the NBA’s most explosive offenses, the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets, against each other. Denver comes in on a four-game winning streak but has stumbled at home, dropping its last four, while Houston is 8-4 on the road after a thrilling 115-113 win over the Clippers.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 16

Nuggets blow late lead before downing Rockets in OT

Jamal Murray scored six of his 35 points in overtime, Nikola Jokic produced 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists before fouling out, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 128-125 on Monday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 14

After dominant trip, Nuggets return home to confront Rockets

The Denver Nuggets haven't played a home game in two weeks, and that seems preferable for the team ranked second in the Western Conference. The Nuggets have lost four straight games at home but can break that streak when they host the Houston Rockets on Monday night.