Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 11, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets, 11 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Houston Rockets | Position | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
Amen Thompson 37.1 mpg · 15.4 pts  | PG |  Jamal Murray 35.0 mpg · 25.4 pts |
Tari Eason 26.5 mpg · 10.2 pts  | SG |  Christian Braun 31.8 mpg · 14.6 pts |
Kevin Durant 36.6 mpg · 20.8 pts  | SF |  Cameron Johnson 30.4 mpg · 9.0 pts |
Jabari Smith Jr. 34.9 mpg · 17.6 pts  | PF |  Aaron Gordon 27.7 mpg · 12.3 pts |
Alperen Sengun 33.6 mpg · 22.4 pts  | C |  Nikola Jokic 34.7 mpg · 23.4 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets starting lineups?
For 11 March 2026, the Houston Rockets are expected to start Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr.. The Denver Nuggets are expected to start Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson and Aaron Gordon. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Rockets vs Nuggets?
For 11 March 2026, the Houston Rockets are without 5 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out), Julian Phillips (Out) and Bruce Thornton (Out), and the Denver Nuggets are without 1 player: Julian Strawther (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.