The Denver Nuggets are amid a skid, losing three of their last five, and it continues to become clear why they need their injured players back on the floor. Aar

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman, front left, reacts after being ejected by referee Tyler Ricks, right, as assistant coach J.J. Barea, second from right, holds him back in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in Denver. Credit: AP/David Zalubowski

The Nuggets won in overtime, but they could have won in regulation. Coach David Adelman discussed Anthony Edwards' game-tying 3.

Per Katy Winge of Altitude TV, Adelman noted that both Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon could have a chance to return for the Nuggets during their upcoming seven-game road trip, marking their first time back in the lineup in multiple weeks after recovering from recent injuries.

NEW YORK — Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman has been fined $35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.

Nuggets head coach David Adelman admitted he "was confused" by his ejection in Denver’s 115-101 loss to the Rockets.

Notes on injuries to Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther as the Nuggets gear up this week for a Christmas Day marquee game followed by a seven-game road trip.

In the aftermath of the game, Nuggets coach David Adelman opened up on the situation, saying “ immediately, he knew something was wrong. This is part of the NBA. Anyone who gets hurt, it’s gut-wrenching, especially somebody as special as he is. We’ll find out more tomorrow.“ At this stage, details on how long he might be sidelined remain unclear.