What happened: A starting five was set ahead of Wednesday night's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The contest marks Denver's 10th game of the 2026-27 regular season.
Why it matters: Denver sits at 5-4 and holds the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference after dropping a 110-100 decision to Houston. Staying above .500 remains critical as conference positioning tightens in the opening month of the season.
By the numbers: Denver Nuggets: 5-4, 10th in Western Conference, L1 streak.
What to watch: Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET as Denver looks to rebound from its road defeat.