What happened: The Houston Rockets (7-3) host the Denver Nuggets (5-3) on Monday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Houston enters the matchup following a 102-99 road loss to the Phoenix Suns, while Denver travels after a 114-102 road victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Why it matters: Houston holds sixth place in the Western Conference and looks to halt a two-game slide after opening the season with six wins in seven games. Denver sits ninth in the West and can pull within a half-game of the Rockets with a road win.
By the numbers: Houston: 7-3 through 10 games, sixth in Western Conference, streak L2. Denver: 5-3 through eight games, ninth in Western Conference, streak W2.
What to watch: Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass.