But Nuggets head coach David Adelman will be trying his best to make the night a bit tougher for Durant as Denver faces off against Houston for the second time this season––and his key to making that happen centers on one pivotal priority on the defensive end: keeping attention on him at all times.

According to the Rockets’ injury report, Kevin Durant is clear to be present on the court for tonight’s exciting game against the Nuggets.

Get ready for some spectacular round ball, because Peacock NBA Monday returns in full force December 15 with a pair of exciting games flexed into the primetime slots by the league earlier this month. It all starts with the Pistons and the Celtics on the East Coast, and then we move out West, for another stellar matchup.

As many remember, the Nuggets took the Thunder to seven games in the Western Conference semifinals last postseason, being one of just two teams (the Indiana Pacers) to give them a real challenge on their way to a championship. What did the Nuggets do after that playoff loss? Build a better roster.

The Nuggets benefitted from one of their replacement games after the NBA Cup last season. Their task this week is to prevent Houston from taking advantage of a lucky draw.

Insane stat shows why Nuggets have best offense in NBA history originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Denver Nuggets are putting together a better offensive season than any team in NBA history.

The Denver Nuggets haven't played a home game in two weeks, and that seems preferable for the team ranked second in the Western Conference.

Tim Hardaway Jr. explains why the Denver Nuggets are dominating, crediting unselfish play, communication, and defined roles in 17-6 start.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray wound up taking home an early season award thanks to a dominant recent stretch of the year in which he's turned things up to another level. According to a new announcement from the league,