Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 11, 2026)

The play the on , at Ball Arena. Both teams are competing for playoff position in the Western Conference, making the result important for the standings.

Denver will have the home court advantage in a venue known for its altitude. Houston comes into the game dealing with several injuries, while Denver’s roster is mostly available but still has a few concerns.

Houston Rockets will be without several players for this game. Dorian Finney-Smith is out with an ankle injury. Jae’Sean Tate also remains unavailable because of a knee injury.

Center Steven Adams continues to be sidelined with an ankle issue.

Point guard Fred VanVleet is also out due to a knee injury. These absences reduce Houston’s depth, particularly in the frontcourt and at the guard position.

Denver Nuggets have fewer injuries heading into the matchup. Jamal Murray is listed as probable with an ankle issue and is expected to play.

Forward Cameron Johnson is questionable because of a back problem. The Nuggets have already ruled out Peyton Watson, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.

Watson’s absence removes a defensive option from the wing rotation.

Houston’s lineup includes Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Jabari Smith Jr. Reed Sheppard is also part of the rotation.

Denver’s roster is led by Nikola Jokić. The team also features Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bruce Brown Jr., and Jonas Valančiūnas.

There have been no recent trades affecting either roster, and all listed players remain with their teams as of March 2026.

The matchup between Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets has been close over the years. Since 2004, the Rockets hold a slight advantage with 40 wins, while the Nuggets have 38 victories.

Denver enters this game with the benefit of playing at home at Ball Arena.

Houston Rockers currently sits second in the Southwest Division with a 39-24 record. Denver is third in the Northwest Division and sixth in the Western Conference standings.