The Nuggets have been without backup guard Julian Strawther for the last 12 games, putting a further dent in their depth as they miss two starters and a key reserve. However, the team is finally getting things to go their way. A month after his last appearance, Strawther is set to return to action on Monday night against the Houston Rockets.

Follow along with the best of a five-game night in the NBA, headlined by Cade Cunningham and Jaylen Brown facing off in Pistons-Celtics.

A disputed call against Houston's Amen Thompson led to the game-tying free throw for Denver late in the fourth quarter.

Ime Udoka let the officials know what he thought of them throughout the Rockets' loss to the Nuggets, but then he really let it rip with reporters after the game.

Nuggets starter Peyton Watson received an updated status after suffering an apparent injury during the team’s game against the Rockets.

But Nuggets head coach David Adelman will be trying his best to make the night a bit tougher for Durant as Denver faces off against Houston for the second time this season––and his key to making that happen centers on one pivotal priority on the defensive end: keeping attention on him at all times.

Tari Eason will miss his 12th straight game with an oblique injury, but he is getting close to returning. It just won't be against the Nuggets on Monday night.

Valanciunas gives Nikola Jokic best backup of his career; Burns has helped Nathan MacKinnon produce best start of his career.