The Denver Nuggets (20-6) will try to extend a six-game winning run when hosting the Houston Rockets (16-8) on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Ball Arena. This game is at 5 p.m. ET on SCHN, ALT, and NBA TV.
The Rockets dropped their most recent game to the Pelicans, 133-128 in OT, on Thursday. Kevin Durant was their high scorer with 32 points.
Rockets vs. Nuggets: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Saturday, December 20, 2025Game time: 5 p.m. ETLocation: Denver, ColoradoArena: Ball ArenaTV channel: Space City Home NetworkLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Rockets top performersAlperen Sengun’s averages for the season are 23.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 7.2 assists, making 49.5% of his shots from the floor.Amen Thompson contributes with 17.6 points per game, plus 7.3 boards and 5.2 assists.The Rockets receive 25.1 points, 4.7 boards and 3.9 assists per game from Durant.Jabari Smith Jr. averages 15.3 points, 7.0 boards and 2.0 assists, making 44.7% of his shots from the floor and 36.2% from 3-point range, with 2.0 treys per game.The Rockets get 12.8 points per game from Reed Sheppard, plus 3.2 boards and 3.3 assists.