Denver Nuggets @ Houston Rockets
Matchups
Game Information
Houston, TX

Referee:Brent Barnaky
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Dan Crawford

2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 51 | 15 | .773 | - | W6 |
| Minnesota | 40 | 24 | .625 | 10 | L1 |
| Denver | 39 | 26 | .600 | 11.5 | L2 |
| Portland | 31 | 34 | .477 | 19.5 | W1 |
| Utah | 20 | 45 | .308 | 30.5 | W1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 47 | 17 | .734 | - | W4 |
| Houston | 39 | 24 | .619 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Memphis | 23 | 40 | .365 | 23.5 | L4 |
| Dallas | 21 | 43 | .328 | 26 | L7 |
| New Orleans | 21 | 45 | .318 | 27 | W1 |
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