Ball Arena is where the Houston Rockets (16-8) and Denver Nuggets (20-6) will meet on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. Amen Thompson is one of the players to watch when these two teams take the court.
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Rockets vs. Nuggets: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Game day: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Game time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN, ALT, and NBA TV
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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Rockets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.6% | 5 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.2% | 10 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 49.1 | 1 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 37.7 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.1 | 24 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 18 |
Nuggets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 51.8% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.7% | 13 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 | 14 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.8 | 4 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 29 |
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Rockets vs. Nuggets Top Players
Rockets
- Alperen Sengun scores 23.7 points per game while adding 9.5 rebounds and 7.2 assists this season for the Rockets.
- Kevin Durant scores 25.1 points per game, adding 4.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists.
- Reed Sheppard hits 2.6 threes per game to lead active Rockets.
- Houston's blocks tend to come from Sengun, who averages 1.0 per game. Sheppard is a primary source of steals for Houston, averaging 1.5 steals an outing.
Nuggets
- Nikola Jokic is having a well-balanced season overall, with 29.6 points per game, 12.3 rebounds per game, and 10.9 assists per game.
- Jamal Murray hits 3.3 threes per game.
- The Nuggets' defensive efforts get a boost from Jokic's 1.4 steals and Peyton Watson's 1.1 blocks per game.
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Rockets vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Tari Eason: Out (Oblique)
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),
Peyton Watson: Questionable (Side)
Rockets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | L 128-125 | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Pelicans | L 133-128 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Pacers | - | Home |
Nuggets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/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 | W 128-125 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Magic | W 126-115 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Magic | - | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Heat | - | Away |
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