Denver Nuggets @ Houston Rockets
1-0, 1-0 Away
105
1-0, 1-0 Away
0-1, 0-1 Home
85
0-1, 0-1 Home
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 | 52 | 15 | .776 | - | W7 |
| Denver | 41 | 26 | .612 | 11 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 40 | 26 | .606 | 11.5 | L3 |
| Portland | 31 | 35 | .470 | 20.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 20 | 46 | .303 | 31.5 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 48 | 18 | .727 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 40 | 25 | .615 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Memphis | 23 | 42 | .354 | 24.5 | L6 |
| Dallas | 22 | 44 | .333 | 26 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 22 | 45 | .328 | 26.5 | W2 |
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