Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 7, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets, 9 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Denver Nuggets | Position | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray 37.3 mpg · 25.4 pts  | PG |  Fred VanVleet 32.4 mpg · 13.0 pts |
Christian Braun 35.3 mpg · 14.6 pts  | SG |  Amen Thompson 33.4 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Cameron Johnson 31.8 mpg · 9.0 pts  | SF |  Kevin Durant 34.2 mpg · 20.8 pts |
Aaron Gordon 30.3 mpg · 12.3 pts  | PF |  Jabari Smith Jr. 35.0 mpg · 17.6 pts |
Nikola Jokic 36.6 mpg · 23.4 pts  | C |  Alperen Sengun 35.3 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
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What are the Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets starting lineups?
For 9 November 2026, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson. The Houston Rockets are expected to start Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Nuggets vs Rockets?
For 9 November 2026, 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.