The Denver Nuggets will return to Denver for a one-off home game against a familiar foe Sunday afternoon. Following the Nuggets’ gusty win against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday, they now hope to build on that when they take on the Houston Rockets for the second time this week.
Denver (31-14) continues to deal with several key injuries to Jamal Murray, Paul Millsap and Mason Plumlee. While all three are projected to miss more time, the Nuggets received a boost from Gary Harris and Michael Porter Jr. Friday when both returned from injury. Nikola Jokiu0107 continues to lead the way for Denver, averaging 24.