Wednesday’s meeting between the Rockets and Nuggets (+1.5) is the first between the longtime Western Conference foes since four matchups in late 2023.

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Grizzlies game in Houston, the second game in four days between two of the top three teams in the NBA's Western Conference.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant was added to the injury report on Monday before a game against the Houston Rockets.

With its second win over Memphis in as many tries, the Houston Rockets finally have a breathable gap at No. 2 in the Western Conference, but won’t be ready to let off the gas just yet. At 26-12 on the season,

The Houston Rockets (26-12) travel to play the Denver Nuggets (24-15) on Wednesday at Ball Arena, the first game this season between the two teams. The Rockets won the season series 3-1 in 2023-24, with Alperen Şengün averaging 20.

After dispatching the Memphis Grizzlies for the third time this season, the Houston Rockets head to Colorado to take on the Denver Nuggets. In the Playback room, we’ve talked about which West teams would be favored over Houston in a series if the playoffs started today.