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Live Updates: Rockets-Nuggets, Lakers-Clippers, Hornets-Pistons Follow along with live updates around NBA action on Saturday Dec. 20 with key games, moments and highlights from 10-game schedule.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • NBA.COM
Rockets have a chance to save face in pivotal matchup vs. Nuggets It goes without saying that the Houston Rockets' past two losses, to the Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Pelicans, have been nothing shor...
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Rick Barry looks back on Christmas as the NBA's most enduring stage | Sporting News Rick Barry’s Christmas memory is more than a box score. It’s a snapshot of how the NBA turned December 25 into a shared family tradition.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rockets will soon be vindicated for controversial Dorian Finney-Smith move Dorian Finney-Smith is out with an ankle injury, but he will make a significant impact upon his return.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
Kevin Durant Explains Challenges of New Integration with Rockets Kevin Durant is easily the best plug-and-play NBA player of all-time. It's easy to assimilate him into any offense or offensive system. Rega...
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM
Best NBA Prop Bets Today - December 20, 2025 - Bleacher Nation Today's NBA schedule has lots in store. Among those 10 games is the Houston Rockets playing the Denver Nuggets.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Rockets owners reportedly in talks to buy, relocate Connecticut Sun A new report reveals Houston Rockets ownership group has unveiled plans to acquire the Connecticut Sun and relocate the franchise.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Tari Eason - Won't play Saturday Eason (leg) has been ruled out for Saturday's game in Denver.
Impact Eason hasn't played since mid-November. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Sacramento.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Connecticut Sun to get a familiar rebrand if Houston Rockets sale closes | Sporting News Houston fans, get ready to celebrate.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Kevin Durant - Excels despite loss Durant recorded 32 points (12-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal across 43 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime loss to the Pelic...
Impact For the seventh time this season, Durant eclipsed 30 points for Houston. He continues to defy Father Time, posting averages of 25.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers in 35.7 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Former Lakers, Rockets, Clippers guard signs free agent contract to play in Greece | Sporting News A long trip overseas for the veteran.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Rockets' biggest question is still painfully obvious The Houston Rockets have been without starting point guard Fred VanVleet this season as he recovers from an ACL tear. While Amen Thompson an...
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • SPACECITYSCOOP.COM
LIVE: Pelicans vs. Rockets Postgame Interviews 12/18/2025
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Amen Thompson - Notches 23 points Thompson totaled 23 points (11-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 41 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime loss to New Orleans.
Impact Thompson eclipsed 20 points for the ninth time this season, and for the fifth time in his last seven outings. During that stretch, Thompson has produced averages of 19.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.7 blocks and 3.1 turnovers in 37.8 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Okogie - Solid line in loss Okogie finished with 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime loss to New Orleans.
Impact The Rockets continue to trust Okogie with stable workloads, as his versatility on both ends of the court have made him an invaluable part of the rotation. Over his last five games, he's averaging 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.7 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Adams - Struggles with shot Adams logged six points (2-10 FG, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Adams had a tough showing from the field, but he continues to be an elite source of rebounds with a sprinkle of defensive stats. Across 20 appearances, the center holds averages of 6.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 21.6 minutes per contest. That has him positioned just inside the top-200 for per-game value in nine-category formats.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 20

Preview the Dec. 20 matchup between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Data Skrive
Rockets vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 20

Nuggets play the Rockets on 6-game win streak

Denver takes on Houston looking to extend its six-game win streak
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press
James Borrego postgame locker room speech after win vs. Houston Rockets
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Saddiq Bey on Pelicans OT win, Kevin Durant | Pelicans-Rockets Postgame 12/18/25
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Trey Murphy III on team dynamic vs Houston Rockets | Pelicans-Rockets Postgame Interview 12/18/25
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE
James Borrego recaps OT win | Pelicans-Rockets Postgame Interview 12/18/25
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Pelicans' comeback win could be the turning point they desperately need The New Orleans Pelicans' gritty 25-point comeback win over the Houston Rockets could be the turning point in what appeared to be a lost sea...
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM
ROCKETS at PELICANS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 18, 2025
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE
Alperen Sengun - Double-doubles with eight dimes Sengun provided 28 points (11-26 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Thursday's 133-128 overtime loss to New Orlea...
Impact This was Sengun's fifth straight double-double and his 14th of the year. He's been a top-30 stud in his age-23 season, posting averages of 23.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 0.9 triples, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.
DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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