Alperen Sengun and Nikola Jokic are two players to watch when the Houston Rockets (16-6) and Denver Nuggets (18-6) meet at Ball Arena on Monday. The opening tip is slated for 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Nuggets: Dec. 15 Viewing Options
- Game day: Monday, December 15, 2025
- Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Peacock, ALT, and SCHN
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.6% | 6 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.8% | 5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 48.9 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 37.5 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.9 | 21 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.0 | 15 |
Nuggets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 51.7% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.5% | 12 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 13 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.5 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.7 | 4 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 29 |
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Rockets vs. Nuggets Top Players
Rockets
- Sengun contributes 23.0 points per game while adding 9.4 rebounds and 7.0 assists so far this season for the Rockets.
- Kevin Durant's stats this season include 24.8 points per game with 3.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
- Reed Sheppard hits 2.5 threes per game to lead active Rockets.
- Sheppard grabs 1.5 steals per game. Sengun collects 1.0 block a game.
Nuggets
- Jokic is having a well-balanced season overall, with 29.5 points per game, 12.3 rebounds per game, and 10.9 assists per game.
- Jamal Murray hits 3.2 treys per game.
- The Nuggets' defensive effort gets a boost from Jokic (1.4 steals per game) and Peyton Watson (1.2 blocks per game).
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Rockets vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Tari Eason: Questionable (Oblique),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle)
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Julian Strawther: Day-To-Day (Back)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Jazz | L 133-125 | Away |
| 12/3/2025 | Kings | W 121-95 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Suns | W 117-98 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Mavericks | L 122-109 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Clippers | W 115-113 | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Lakers | - | Away |
Nuggets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Mavericks | L 131-121 | Home |
| 12/3/2025 | Pacers | W 135-120 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Hawks | W 134-133 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Hornets | W 115-106 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Kings | W 136-105 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Magic | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
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