Nikola Jokic is expected to play against the Houston Rockets on March 11, 2026, as he is not on the injury report. The Denver Nuggets center's availability is crucial for the team's offense, which averages 120.

Houston is looking to start another winning streak against a familiar foe in Denver.

The Denver Nuggets waited nearly four months to get their starting lineup intact again, and now the task is to return to that unit's early season success. Denver started 8-2 with its opening-day lineup together but has lost its first two games since it reunited last week.