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The Denver Nuggets are visiting the state of Texas for the final game of their regular season. Sunday's opponents are the Houston Rockets, who have clinched the

Beyond rest-versus-rust considerations, the Rockets may also need to consider standings implications. Should Houston beat Denver (49-32), the Nuggets could be in the mix to finish at No. 7 and potentially play the Rockets in that playoff series.