Denver Nuggets' superstar Nikola Jokic is set to play against the Houston Rockets on December 15, 2025, boosting the Nuggets' chances in a crucial Wes

Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets breezed past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 for their franchise-record 11th straight road win.

Hardaway has frequently benefited from being the “weakest” link in three-man actions with Jokic and Murray, stepping out to the 3-point line after setting a screen and launching open shots when the defense fixates on Denver’s stars.

Watson has seen the offensive prowess of both Nuggets stars since arriving in 2022, but this season, he's seen it on full display as a nightly starter amid Denver's injury woes, and with Jokic and Murray having what could be the best start of both of their careers in the Mile High thus far.

Heading into the week, the Rockets are second in net rating at +10.3, and second in defensive rating at 111.0. They have fallen down to a tie for third in offensive rating at 121.4. They still lead the league in offensive rebounding percentage by a healthy margin at 41.5%. The Detroit Pistons come in second at 35.8%.

How the Nuggets have adjusted to their makeshift starting lineup with Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones replacing two mainstays.

While many players and pundits believe Nikola Jokic is the best in the NBA, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is not buying it.

And that's exactly the case for former All-NBA center Joakim Noah, who recently mentioned Jokic as his favorite player in the world. "My favorite player in the world. So fun to watch," Noah said of Jokic in an interview with Meridian Sport Srbija. "It’s hard to watch anybody else, to be honest.”