November 22nd - The Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 112-109. Nikola Jokic continued his superb form, recording a near triple-double with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. Jamal Murray also played exceptionally well, contributing 26 points and 10 assists.

At the start of the game, the Nuggets pulled away with efficient transition offense and inside scoring, leading 25-12 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Rockets gradually found their rhythm, with Sheppard scoring 18 points in the quarter , giving the Rockets a 49-46 lead at halftime .

After switching sides, the Nuggets seized the initiative again with a surge in offense. Jokic displayed dominance, scoring 18 points in the quarter. Although the Rockets rallied through Smith's consecutive baskets, the Nuggets led 80-78 after three quarters. In the final quarter, the Rockets rallied to take the lead thanks to Thompson's strong performance, but Murray stepped up, scoring consecutive points to help the Nuggets regain the lead. Ultimately, the Nuggets narrowly defeated the Rockets 112-109.

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 34 points , 10 rebounds, 9 assists; Murray 26 points , 2 rebounds , 10 assists; Hardaway 12 points , 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Brown 10 points, 1 rebound , 3 assists; Johnson 9 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Watson 9 points, 10 rebounds , 3 assists; Valanciunas 8 points, 1 rebound

Rockets player statistics

Shepard had 27 points and 4 assists; Thompson had 22 points , 7 rebounds , and 2 assists ; Smith had 21 points , 11 rebounds, and 4 assists ; Shen Jing had 14 points , 5 rebounds , and 6 assists; Durant had 13 points , 7 rebounds, and 2 assists; Okogie had 6 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Adams had 5 points , 8 rebounds, and 2 assists .