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The Denver Nuggets could face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, with the Nuggets holding a significant advantage. The Rockets have struggled without their starting point guard, Fred VanVleet, who tore his ACL and has missed the entire season. This has exposed their offensive weaknesses, leading to a poor performance against the Lakers. The Nuggets have dominated the Rockets this season, winning three of four matchups, including a thirty-six point blowout. Jamal Murray has performed well against the Rockets, averaging over thirty points in three wins. The Nuggets depth on the wings also gives them an edge. Peyton Watson is nearing a return, adding more size to help against Houstons bigger guards. With fourteen games left in the regular season, seeding could shift, but right now, the Rockets look like the perfect low-resistance first-round foe for Denver.

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