The Denver Nuggets play host to the Houston Rockets, at Pepsi Center on Tuesday evening.

After a 9-1 start to the season, the Nuggets (9-4) have slipped a little, as they have dropped three games in a row, with losses to the Grizzlies, Nets and Bucks. This marks the third game of a four-game home stand for the Nuggets, where they have gone 0-2 so far. However, the Nuggets are still 6-2 at home, where, aside from their last two games, they have been very good this season. Nikola Jokic has been off to a good start. He has had a couple of quieter games in the points column, but on those nights has found other ways to contribute. He also has a 37-point effort under his belt already this season. Jokic is averaging 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. The Nuggets have displayed one of the better defenses in the early season, as they hold opponents to an average of 103.5 points per game, which is third lowest in the league.

Meanwhile, the Rockets (5-7) have had some troubles early on, partially due to Chris Paul's suspension and James Harden missing a couple of games with injury. However, they managed to pull off an impressive win in their most recent contest, as they defeated the Pacers by 12 points, at home in Houston. Unfortunately, the Rockets' experiment with Carmelo Anthony has not gone too well. Although Anthony has topped 20 points three times already, he also had one night where he went 1-of-11 from the field, and another where he went 2-of-12. Melo has sat out the last two games with an "illness", however, it is being speculated that he may not return to the Rockets at all. On the other hand, James Harden was looking back to himself, with 40 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in the win over Indiana. With Paul and Harden back together and healthy, the Rockets should be looking to build off the last win.