The Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 129-93. Murray contributed 30 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Braun added 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Rockets, Thompson scored 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Okogie contributed 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

At the start of the game, Shen Jing and Durant helped the Rockets take the lead, while the Nuggets responded by having Jokic orchestrate Murray and Johnson for consecutive scores. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 24-20. In the second quarter, the Rockets repeatedly tied the score, but Braun scored on consecutive fast breaks and hit a three-pointer at the end of the quarter, giving the Nuggets a 53-47 lead at halftime.

After switching sides, the Nuggets relied on Jokic to lead the offense, with Johnson and Braun hitting consecutive three-pointers. The Nuggets outscored the Rockets 40-22 in the quarter, quickly extending their lead to over 20 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led by 24 points. In the final quarter, Murray continued to hit three-pointers to further widen the gap, while Valanciunas scored repeatedly inside, quickly pushing the lead past 30 points. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Rockets 129-93 .

Rockets player statistics

Thompson 16 points , 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Okogie 12 points, 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Smith 11 points , 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Durant 11 points , 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Shen Jing 10 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists; Sheppard 9 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Capela 9 points, 7 rebounds; Ethan 8 points , 8 rebounds , 2 assists

Nuggets player statistics

Murray 30 points , 2 rebounds, 4 assists; Braun 19 points, 4 rebounds , 3 assists; Johnson 17 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Jokic 16 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists; Hardaway 14 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Valanciunas 12 points, 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Brown 7 points, 1 rebound , 2 assists; Strausser 6 points , 1 rebound .

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