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  • Date: November 25, 2023 01:00 GMT
  • Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
  • Teams: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets

The NBA in season tournament brings an eagerly anticipated encounter between the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets. Betting.com bring you all of the info ahead of tip-off.

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Nuggets vs Rockets

This game, set to take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, pits two teams with impressive records in the current season against each other. The Nuggets are third in the Western Conference, and the Rockets, in seventh. They promise to deliver a high-level spectacle on the court. The Nuggets sit second in the in-season tournament West Group B table, behind the Pelicans and one place above the Rockets

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets had an enviable start to the season and were  leading the Western Conference with nine wins and two losses. However, two recent defeats has seen them drop to third. Their ability to maintain consistent and dominant play positions them as favourites in many of their matchups. However, their recent record against the Rockets hasn’t been the best, adding an additional element of challenge to this game.

Houston Rockets

The Rockets have also slipped a few places in the table with a couple of recent losses. They have, however, produced some good performances this season and have a good recent record against the Nuggets.

Prediction

This match shapes up as a clash between consistency and the ability to surprise. However, both teams have suffered recent losses so a lot depends on who bounces back best from that. The Nuggets, with their leadership in the conference, seem to have an advantage, but the Rockets have shown they can exceed expectations. It will be crucial to see how each team approaches this challenge and executes their strategy on the court.

Verdict: A competitive game with the possibility of surprises, but with a leaning towards a victory for the Denver Nuggets.

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