The Houston Rockets have been eliminated from the NBA Cup after posting a 2-2 record through group play. They'll miss out on the chance to compete in Las Vegas for the second year in a row after losses against the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs.

Don’t miss tonight’s Peacock NBA Monday tripleheader. The action begins at 7:00 PM ET when the New York Knicks take on the Detroit Pistons. Then, at 8:30 PM, the Denver Nuggets go head-to-head with the Philadelphia 76ers. At 10:00 PM, the action heats up on the West Coast with a Golden State Warriors vs LA Clippers showdown.

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The talented Timberwolves present a tantalizing matchup for a Nuggets squad in pursuit of consecutive NBA championships. Shaun Powell The Nuggets are seeking their 2nd straight title, while the Wolves just won their 1st playoff series in 20 years.

The Denver Nuggets have been without Nikola Jokic for the last eight games after the three-time MVP suffered a hyperextension of his left knee during their matc