Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 21, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets, 21 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Denver Nuggets | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray 34.5 mpg · 25.4 pts  | PG |  Amen Thompson 35.8 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Cameron Johnson 26.0 mpg · 9.0 pts  | SG |  Tari Eason 23.4 mpg · 10.2 pts |
Aaron Gordon 30.5 mpg · 12.3 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 36.2 mpg · 20.8 pts |
Zeke Nnaji 6.7 mpg · 3.5 pts  | PF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 32.9 mpg · 17.6 pts |
Nikola Jokic 34.6 mpg · 23.4 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 37.0 mpg · 22.4 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 Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets starting lineups?
For 21 November 2025, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Alperen Sengun, Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Nuggets vs Rockets?
For 21 November 2025, the Denver Nuggets are without 1 player: Julian Strawther (Out), and the Houston Rockets are without 5 players: Steven Adams (Out), Clint Capela (Out), Quadir Copeland (Out), Julian Phillips (Out) and Bruce Thornton (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.