The Denver Nuggets seek their third straight victory when they take on the Houston Rockets on Monday. The game tips off at 8:30 PM ET and will air on ALT, KTVD, ALT+, SCHN, SCHN+, and KUSA.

The Nuggets have won two straight, taking down the Indiana Pacers in Mexico City, 114-102, in their last game. They have won four of their last five and are 5-3 on the season, 9th in the West. This is their second game on a four-game road trip.

The Rockets have lost two straight, falling to the Phoenix Suns, 102-99 in their last contest. After starting the season 5-0, they are now 7-3 on the season, 6th in the West. This begins a three-game homestand for the Rockets.

This is the first of three meetings between the two teams.

The Nuggets are listing all five of their starters on the injury report after travel issues from Mexico City to Houston. The Nuggets didn’t land in Houston after 6:30 PM on Sunday, 16 hours later than they thought they would due to plane complications.

Nikola Jokic is QUESTIONABLE with a right elbow sprain. He played 36 minutes against the Pacers, finishing with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists.

Jamal Murray is QUESTIONABLE with a left shin and tibia contusion. He scored 16 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished eight assists in 33 minutes against the Pacers.

Christian Braun is QUESTIONABLE with a left calf contusion and illness. He had six points in 28 minutes against Indiana.

Aaron Gordon is QUESTIONABLE with lower body injury management. He played 27 minutes against the Pacers, scoring 12 points to go along with five rebounds.

Cameron Johnson is QUESTIONABLE with lower body injury management. He scored 18 points in 28 minutes in Mexico City.

DeMar DeRozan is QUESTIONABLE with low back spasms. He had 11 points and five assists in 21 minutes off the bench against the Pacers.

All six players were in the lineup against the Pacers and under normal travel circumstances, would likely be available to play in the game. With the tough travel schedule, the Nuggets may value rest over risk.

Julian Strawther is OUT with a left knee sprain. He has yet to play this season.

The Nuggets starting lineup could be a number of players depending on who suits up, but Spencer Jones, Trevon Brazille, Tyus Jones, and Marvin Bagley III will see minutes no matter who is healthy.

The Nuggets are 7th in offense and 20th in defense.

Steven Adams is OUT with a right soleus strain. On October 28, it was reported that Adams is expected to miss one to two weeks.

Clint Capela is OUT with a right ankle sprain. He has not played since October 31.

Quadir Copeland and Julian Philips are OUT on G League two-way deals.

The Rockets will start Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Fred VanVleet.

Tari Eason, Marcus Smart, and Reed Sheppard are their top options off the bench.

The Rockets are 4th in offense and 9th in defense.