Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray has been exceptional this 2025-26 NBA season. While he's always been considered the second option to Nikola Jokic, the guard has leaped forward with his performance. He has a strong argument for being included in the All-Star game based on his performance this year.

A disputed call against Houston's Amen Thompson led to the game-tying free throw for Denver late in the fourth quarter.

Follow along with the best of a five-game night in the NBA, headlined by Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown facing off in Pistons-Celtics.

Tip-off for tonight's Rockets vs Nuggets game is at 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock.

The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge nail-biting win over the Houston Rockets.

The Nuggets had too much starpower in an impressive showing against the Rockets, a team on the come-up but don't quite match the elite levels of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

Tari Eason will miss his 12th straight game with an oblique injury, but he is getting close to returning. It just won't be against the Nuggets on Monday night.

The Denver Nuggets are expected to get a key reserve back from an extended injury absence.