The Denver Nuggets' losing streak did not go unnoticed. Head coach Michael Malone addressed the team's struggles with a sharp assessment. He also delivered a clear warning if things do not improve. The Denver Nuggets are still among the top four teams in the Western Conference.

After dropping their second-straight game by a wide margin, Michael Malone went off on the Nuggets for their embarrassing defense.

Nuggets were already an outlier as far as championship defenses go. They’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible this season.

The Denver Nuggets should be getting their Serbian superstar back soon. Nikola Jokic, who has missed the last four games, is expected to return to the lineup during the team's upcoming six-game homestand. Denver coach Michael Malone said as much prior to Denver's 116-111 win against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, which Jokić sat out.

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver lineup during the team's upcoming five-game homestand, coach Michael Malone said.

The full extent of matchup info between the Nuggets and Rockets? Still unclear, sort of. Nikola Jokic has missed both games this season.