The Denver Nuggets close their regular season against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, with injury updates revealing Nikola Jokic as available and Jamal Murray listed as probable. The matchup, set for 3:30 p.m. EST, will be the third and final meeting between the two teams this season, with the series tied 1-1.
Are Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray playing tonight against the Houston Rockets? (April 13, 2025)
Nikola Jokic, who missed the Denver Nuggets‘ March victory over the Rockets, is fully cleared to play. His return provides a major boost for Denver as they look to secure momentum heading into the playoffs. In the last meeting, Jamal Murray stepped up in Nikola Jokic’s absence, dropping 39 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists to snap Houston’s nine-game win streak.
Nuggets injury report April 13 (Image via NBA)
Jamal Murray, however, enters the game as probable due to right hamstring inflammation. His status will be closely monitored as his scoring and playmaking have been critical for Denver. Rookie DaRon Holmes II remains out with a right Achilles tendon repair.
Houston Rockets injury report for tonight’s game against the Denver Nuggets (April 13, 2025)
For the Rockets, only Jae’Sean Tate is sidelined with right ankle soreness. Dillon Brooks is available, giving Houston full strength outside of Tate.
The Nuggets’ March win over Houston was a tightly contested affair, with Denver pulling away late in the third quarter. Nikola Jokic’s presence could tilt the scales further in their favor, but Jamal Murray’s potential limitations add uncertainty.
Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets team stats
The upcoming clash between the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets promises to be a thrilling showdown between two Western Conference powerhouses. The Rockets hold a slight edge with a 52-29 record and a 2nd-place conference standing, while the Denver Nuggets trail closely at 49-32, sitting in 4th. Houston has been dominant at home with a 29-11 record, but Denver has proven solid too, going 23-17 on their home court. Offensively, the Nuggets boast the 4th-best rating compared to the Rockets’ 12th, but Houston makes up for it with a stifling defense ranked 4th, far ahead of Denver’s 21st. When it comes to overall efficiency, the Rockets (6th in net rating) still edge out the Nuggets (9th), making this a high-stakes battle of strengths on both ends of the floor.
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With playoff seeding implications still in play for some teams, both sides will aim to finish the regular season strong. Fans can expect a competitive clash as the Nuggets and Rockets battle for series bragging rights.
