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All Nuggets’ starters upgraded on injury report after Mexico trip debacle

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers over the weekend during the NBA’s now annual Mexico City games, but returning to the United States proved difficult after plane issues forced them to remain in Mexico for a day longer. While…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 8:18 PM
All Nuggets’ starters upgraded on injury report after Mexico trip debacle
Key Things to Know
  • Denver Nuggets players were upgraded from questionable to probable ahead of their matchup with the Houston Rockets.
  • A travel ordeal caused by airplane issues had previously stranded the team in Mexico for an extra day.
  • Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson, and DeMar DeRozan were cleared to play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Denver Nuggets had all key players upgraded from questionable to probable on the official injury report ahead of their game against the Houston Rockets. The status upgrades followed travel difficulties that forced the squad to stay an extra day in Mexico after their weekend game against the Indiana Pacers due to airplane issues.

Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson, and DeMar DeRozan were all cleared to play in Monday's matchup. Denver enters the contest with a 5-3 record, while the Rockets hold a 7-3 mark following two consecutive losses.

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