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Key Injuries Set Stage for Nuggets-Rockets Clash

12/16/2025

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The Denver Nuggets will face the Houston Rockets in a crucial Western Conference matchup.
Nuggets head coach David Adelman addresses injuries affecting both teams.
The Nuggets are without Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
The Rockets are missing Fred VanVleet due to a torn ACL.
The game will test the Nuggets' depth and defensive strategies by containing Rockets star Kevin Durant.

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Story summary

The Denver Nuggets will face the Houston Rockets in a crucial Western Conference matchup.
Nuggets head coach David Adelman addresses injuries affecting both teams.
The Nuggets are without Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
The Rockets are missing Fred VanVleet due to a torn ACL.
The game will test the Nuggets' depth and defensive strategies by containing Rockets star Kevin Durant.