The Denver Nuggets started off hot but eventually were overwhelmed again by the Houston Rockets in an ugly 112-85 loss. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which takes into account 12 different statistical factors. Note: for DPRs that are lacking context, our beat reporters are offering their scout’s grade. Nikola Jokic (B-) 65.79 — Offensively,…...

In what has become one of, if not the toughest opponent for the Denver Nuggets to matchup against, the Houston Rockets broke the game open and never looked back in a convincing 125-113 win by Houston. We grade every performance from the Nuggets with our Dynamic Player Rating (DPR), which take into account 12 different statistical factors.

The Denver Nuggets fell 109-99 to the Houston Rockets in their worst loss of the year. We grade every Nuggets performance with the aide of our proprietary DPR metric.

If the Nuggets advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2013, Darrell Arthur is only anxious about facing one team. “Honestly, I don’t really want to see Houston,” Arthur said last week on the BSN Nuggets Podcast. “That’s the only team. I feel like we match up pretty good with Golden State. With Kawhi (Leonard) being out, I…...

LAS VEGAS – After losing their second consecutive game of Summer League,  the Denver Nuggets have little positive to say about themselves, aside from the play of Malik Beasley. No. 1 on the bad list: Turnovers. Giving the ball away too much has not just been a problem, but a full-fledged plague. “It is just really hard to get any…...

The Denver Nuggets put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell in a crucial matchup to the Houston Rockets with just four games left.

Three point defense will be key as Denver hosts James Harden and the Rockets, who shoot the three more than any other team.

Nate Timmons looks at the Denver Nuggets success over the Houston Rockets this season and the struggles of Ty Lawson to fit into his new team.

THE RUNDOWN The fanfare and choruses of boo’s that accompanied former Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson as he was introduced as a part of the Houston Rockets starting lineup, and every time he touched the ball on offense, may have gotten to the one-time Denverite who played his first six seasons here. Lawson finished with zero points on seven shots…...

Before the Nuggets dismantled Ty Lawson and the Rockets, 105-85, Denver head coach Michael Malone had the following to say about facing Houston on opening night in enemy territory. “We know what Ty is going to try to do, from jump-street, he’s going to try to send a very loud message and good for him,” said Malone. “We’re going to try…...

GAME DAY HAS COME! The long awaited 2015-16 season opener to what projects to be a magical season has finally arrived. The Denver Nuggets will be looking to get the horrific taste that was the 2014-15 NBA season out of their collective mouths and earning a win over Ty Lawson and the Houston Rockets would be a pretty nice mouthwash. The Nuggets…...

Former Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson and his struggles with alcoholism has been well documented. Earlier this summer while in Los Angeles, Lawson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, his second DUI arrest in six months. Lawson was then a no-show for his own camp here in Denver. On this week’s episode of the True Hoop TV Podcast with…...

A few days ago when news broke about the Denver Nuggets attempting to shop Ty Lawson despite his recent assignment to a California rehab, I had this to say on Twitter: Can we all agree that of the teams interested in Lawson the Rockets have by far the best, most realistic assets to offer? — Kalen Deremo (@PrincePickaxe) July…...

After being traded to the Houston Rockets last night, Ty Lawson’s agent Happy Walters spoke to Fox 26 news in Houston about his clients future. “He’s excited,” Walters said. “I spoke to him once about it. He’s close with James (Harden), tight with Corey (Brewer), knows Trevor (Ariza) and Dwight (Howard) and is real excited. “It’s an opportunity for…...

J.J. Avila and Jon Octeus are just “livin’ the dream.” It’s a saying that gets thrown around wildly, more as a complaint than a prideful boast, but the two former Colorado State Men’s Basketball players are indeed living their dreams. Back in April, Avila was preparing for pre-draft workouts by practicing with Chauncey Billups, a Denver native with the…...

Amid speculation managment would be shutting down Nuggets starters in favor of tanking, the Nuggets had a full roster again Thursday night. It wasn’t enough to slow down James Harden and the Rockets. Harden scored a career high 50 points on 12-27 shooting and made 22 of his 25 free throw attempts. Randy Foye and Wilson Chandler both led the…...

Many people believe the Nuggets are going in full on tank mode for the rest of the season. Despite Melvin Hunt winning six of his first eight contests as interim coach, Denver decided to sit three of their starters in Monday's loss to Memphis. After the loss, Melvin Hunt said resting players has more to do with injuries than anything....