Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
Halftime Report
The Rockets have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Nuggets 60-43.
If the Rockets keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 8-6 in no time. On the other hand, the Nuggets will have to make due with a 10-6 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who's Playing
Denver Nuggets Houston Rockets
Current Records: Denver 10-5, Houston 7-6
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What to Know
The Rockets will be in front of their home fans on Friday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will take on the Denver Nuggets at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday. The Nuggets took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on the Rockets, who come in off a win.
The Rockets' three-game losing streak finally came to an end on Wednesday. They took down Memphis 111-91.
Among those leading the charge was Jalen Green, who scored 34 points. Less helpful for the Rockets was Dillon Brooks' abysmal 0-5 three-point shooting.
Meanwhile, the point spread may have favored the Nuggets on Wednesday, but the final result did not. They fell to Orlando 124-119.
The Nuggets might have lost, but man, Nikola Jokic was a machine: he dropped a triple-double on 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Houston now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Denver, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-5 record this season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Rockets haven't given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (they're ranked fourth in turnovers per game overall). However, it's not like the Nuggets (currently ranked fifth in turnovers per game) struggle in that department as they've been averaging only 12.3 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
The Rockets came out on top in a nail-biter against the Nuggets in their previous matchup last Sunday, sneaking past 107-104. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Nuggets' Jokic, who dropped a triple-double on 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 11 assists. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Rockets still be able to contain him? There's only one way to find out.
Denver is a 3-point favorite against Houston, according to the latest NBA odds .
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Nuggets as a 2-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 216 points.
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Series History
Denver has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Houston.