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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 13: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets grimaces on the court after getting hurt during the third quarter against the LA Clippers in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets will host the Houston Rockets in Colorado.
The Nuggets most recently lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder (in Oklahoma) by a score of 129-126.
Nikola Jokic led the team with 32 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and one block while shooting 12/19 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.
Denver Nuggets Announce Injury Report
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 05: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after their 134-133 win over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
For Wednesday’s showdown, the Nuggets have announced their official injury report.
Denver Nuggets wrote on March 10 (via X): “Injury Report ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Rockets:
PROBABLE: Jamal Murray (Left Ankle Sprain) Cameron Johnson (Back Spasms)
OUT: Peyton Watson (Right Hamstring Strain)”
Jamal Murray This Season
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 1: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets drives past Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Ball Arena on March 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
Murray comes into the night with averages of 25.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.2 assists per contest while shooting 48.2% from the field and 42.7% from three-point range in 60 games.
The 2026 NBA All-Star suffered an injury scare (on March 6), but was able to play in Monday’s loss to the Thunder.
He finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists and one block while shooting 9/23 from the field and 0/4 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
Cameron Johnson This Season
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 1: Cameron Johnson #23 of the Denver Nuggets makes a pass against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Ball Arena on March 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
Johnson is in his first season with Denver after a trade (via the Brooklyn Nets).
The former UNC star is averaging 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 44.4% from the field and 40.4% from three-point range in 39 games.
He most recently put up six points, three rebounds and one assist while shooting 1/5 from the field in 23 minutes against the Thunder.
Nuggets This Season
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 20: Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets watches from the sideline during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
The Nuggets enter play as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 39-26 record in 65 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and have won four out of their last ten).
Following the Rockets, the Nuggets will play their next game on Thursday when they visit the San Antonio Spurs.
A Look At Houston
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – FEBRUARY 19: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball during the first half of the basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 19, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
The Rockets are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 40-24 record in 64 games.
They have won six out of ten.