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On YouTubeNikola 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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