The Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 116-111 at Toyota Center in Houston, ending the Rockets’ nine-game winning streak.
Key Performances:
- Denver Nuggets:
- Jamal Murray led all scorers with 39 points, including 17 in the third quarter.
- Aaron Gordon contributed 13 points.
- Houston Rockets:
- Alperen Şengün recorded a triple-double with 17 points, 10 assists, and 14 rebounds.
- Jalen Green scored a team-high 30 points.
- Steven Adams added 14 points and 12 rebounds off the bench.
Despite playing without star center Nikola Jokić for the fourth consecutive game, the Nuggets maintained a lead that grew to as many as 19 points in the third quarter. The Rockets mounted a comeback, narrowing the gap to four points in the final minutes, but Denver’s efficiency and second-chance points ultimately secured the victory.
This win brings the Nuggets and Rockets to a 1-1 split in their season series, with their final regular-season matchup scheduled for April 13, which could be crucial for playoff positioning.