Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has been exceptional this 2025-26 NBA season. While he's always been considered the second option to Nikola Jokic, the guard has leaped forward with his performance. He has a strong argument to be included in the All-Star game based on his performance this year.

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

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

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As many remember, the Nuggets took the Thunder to seven games in the Western Conference semifinals last postseason, being one of just two teams (the Indiana Pacers) to give them a real challenge on their way to a championship. What did the Nuggets do after that playoff loss? Build a better roster.

Insane stat shows why Nuggets have best offense in NBA history originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Denver Nuggets are putting together a better offensive season than any team in NBA history.

Good teams break even in visiting arenas. Great ones dominate. The record a quarter into the season guarantees nothing, but it does mean the Nuggets are who we thought they were. They can stand nose-to-nose with the Thunder and not flinch.

Nuggets guard Bruce Brown, though, isn't worried about this team defense for the long haul., who spoke about his optimism on that side of the ball during his latest presser. "I th