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Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets

Prime Video10:00 PM ET · 7:00 PM PTBall Arena, Denver
When and where to watch

Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets: tip-off Fri, Nov 20, 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) at Ball Arena. Watch it on Prime Video (national TV, no League Pass blackout).

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Expected starters

projected from 2025-26 minutes · every lineup today →
Away · HoustonRockets
  1. Amen ThompsonAmen ThompsonG-F · #118.3pts · 37.4 min
  2. Kevin DurantKevin DurantF · #726.0pts · 36.4 min
  3. Jabari Smith Jr.Jabari Smith Jr.F · #1015.8pts · 35.1 min
  4. Alperen SengunAlperen SengunC · #2820.4pts · 33.3 min
  5. Marcus SmartMarcus SmartG · #369.3pts · 28.5 min
Day-To-DayJulian PhillipsDay-To-DaySteven Adams
Home · DenverNuggets
  1. Jamal MurrayJamal MurrayG · #2725.4pts · 35.4 min
  2. Nikola JokicNikola JokicC · #1527.7pts · 34.8 min
  3. Christian BraunChristian BraunG · #012.0pts · 31.8 min
  4. 10DeMar DeRozanG-F · #1018.4pts · 31.2 min
  5. Cameron JohnsonCameron JohnsonF · #2312.2pts · 30.5 min
OutJulian StrawtherKnee · Leg · LeftDay-To-DaySpencer Jones

Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip-off. Until then this is the five the data points to, with anyone ruled out already removed.

Head to head · games that counted

Nuggets lead 3-1

Rockets vs Nuggets: the matchup page →
Wed, Mar 11 · 2025-26HOU93DEN129Sat, Dec 20 · 2025-26HOU115DEN101Mon, Dec 15 · 2025-26HOU125DEN128Fri, Nov 21 · 2025-26DEN112HOU109
How to watch · Rockets at Nuggets10:00 PM ET7:00 PM PT · Friday, November 20
Prime Video

National broadcast on Prime Video: no League Pass blackout applies for this game outside the local markets.

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Around the world

Where this game lands

5 of 12 countries get it at a live-friendly hour

CanadaLiveFri 10:00 PMTSNMurray (DEN) · Nembhard (DEN)New ZealandLiveSat 4:00 PMDisney+ (ESPN)Adams (HOU)AustraliaLiveSat 2:00 PMDisney+ (ESPN)IndiaLiveSat 8:30 AMPrime VideoPhilippinesLiveSat 11:00 AMPrime VideoFranceAlarmSat 04:00beIN SPORTS · beIN SPORTS CONNECTGermanyAlarmSat 04:00Sky Sport · Sky GoIrelandAlarmSat 03:00Sky SportsItalyAlarmSat 04:00Sky Sport Basket · Sky GoNigeriaAlarmSat 4:00 AMSportyTVSouth AfricaAlarmSat 05:00SportyTVUnited KingdomAlarmSat 03:00Sky Sports

Injury report

both teams · read every 15 minutes
Rockets2 listed
Day-To-DayJulian PhillipsIllness · Other · est. return 2026-10-21
Day-To-DaySteven AdamsCalf · Leg · Right · est. return 2026-10-21
Nuggets2 listed
OutJulian StrawtherKnee · Leg · Left · est. return 2026-11-29
Day-To-DaySpencer JonesHamstring · Leg · est. return 2026-10-22