December 15 brings a full NBA slate with important conference matchups and several games that could shape the scenario before the holiday stretch. Some teams arrive red hot, while others are searching for answers after recent struggles.

The Nuggets benefitted from one of their replacement games after the NBA Cup last season. Their task this week is to prevent Houston from taking advantage of a lucky draw.

Houston will not compete in the NBA Cup's knockout rounds, meaning the team has to add other teams to the schedule.

The Denver Nuggets haven't played a home game in two weeks, and that seems preferable for the team ranked second in the Western Conference.

The Indiana Pacers (1-7) head west for a four-game trip, starting with the Denver Nuggets (6-2) and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Here's what you should know about the game. Start time: The Indiana Pacers-Denver Nuggets game is at 9 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 8 ...

The Denver Nuggets just dropped to 14-6, which sounds fine when you’re looking at a baker’s dozen of teams in the NBA who have a losing record, but this team is

The Thunder will take on a young team on the rise in the Houston Rockets, who have one of the best defenses in the NBA and are led by breakout star Alperen Sengun. Out East there are two teams with big-time stars finding their groove at the right time — Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Milwaukee Bucks against Trae Young and his Atlanta Hawks.