Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night while the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Houston Rockets on opening night.

The Houston Rockets are no longer a defense-first team, with the offense leading the way early on this season.

Durant has had the expectations of contending for a title every season since he led Oklahoma City to success in the early 2000s. Houston having such a great run last season and only losing the flawed combination of Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for Durant should still see a great season coming for the franchise.

Here's what you need to know about the NBA game between the Warriors and the Nuggets, including broadcast information and start time.

DeMarcus Cousins predicts Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant can contend for MVP at age 37 ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

The Golden State Warriors will return to the Chase Center on Monday night for a Western Conference showdown against the Memphis Grizzlies, promising an exciting offensive battle.