Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets tonight: time, TV, injuries and key player stats (November 9)
Denver Nuggets play at Houston Rockets tonight, November 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET on ALT2/KTVD, KUSA-TV (9NEWS). ESPN's injury report lists 2 players out across both teams as of 11:10 AM ET.
Updated November 9, 2026, 11:10 AM ET. Source: ESPN.
Nuggets vs Rockets: time and TV
| | | |---|---| | Date | November 9, 2026 | | Start | 8:30 PM ET | | TV | ALT2/KTVD, KUSA-TV (9NEWS) | | Venue | Toyota Center (Houston) | | Records | Nuggets 5-3, Rockets 7-3 | | Spread (DraftKings via ESPN) | HOU -9.5, DEN +9.5 | | Total (DraftKings via ESPN) | 219.5 | | Moneyline (DraftKings via ESPN) | DEN +276, HOU -344 |
Injuries for Nuggets vs Rockets
From ESPN as of 11:10 AM ET on Nov 9. Reports change before the game, so check again close to the start.
- Nuggets: Not ruled out: Cameron Johnson (day-to-day, lower body); DeMar DeRozan (day-to-day, back); Christian Braun (day-to-day, calf); Jamal Murray (day-to-day, lower leg); Aaron Gordon (day-to-day, lower body).
- Rockets: Out: Clint Capela (Ankle); Steven Adams (Calf).
Key players this season (ESPN box scores)
| Team | Player | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | PTS last 5 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Nuggets | Jamal Murray (Day-To-Day) | 8 | 24.3 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 25.4 | | Nuggets | Nikola Jokic | 8 | 22.9 | 10.1 | 9.1 | 23.2 | | Nuggets | Christian Braun (Day-To-Day) | 8 | 13.5 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 15.4 | | Rockets | Alperen Sengun | 8 | 21.5 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 20.6 | | Rockets | Kevin Durant | 10 | 20.8 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 19.2 | | Rockets | Jabari Smith Jr. | 10 | 17.3 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 18.4 |
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FAQ
What time is Nuggets vs Rockets tonight? The game starts at 8:30 PM ET on November 9, 2026 at Toyota Center (Houston).
What channel is Nuggets vs Rockets on? ESPN lists ALT2/KTVD, KUSA-TV (9NEWS).
Who is injured for Nuggets vs Rockets? ESPN lists Clint Capela, Steven Adams as out. Status as of 11:10 AM ET on Nov 9.