In a surprising turn of events, the Houston Rockets (6-3) pulled off a remarkable 107-104 victory against the reigning NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets (8-2).
Fred VanVleet led the charge with 26 points, supported by Alperen Sengun’s impressive 23-point performance.
Despite Nikola Jokic’s outstanding fourth triple-double of the season, amassing 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 11 assists, the Nuggets couldn’t secure the win.
The Rockets’ six-game winning streak, their longest since January 2021, reflects their resurgence after a challenging start to the season.
In the closing moments, Jokic’s efforts, including a 3-pointer, fell short as Houston held on to the lead.
Jeff Green, a key figure in Denver’s championship run last season, contributed significantly with 15 points off the bench, hitting a crucial 3-pointer in the fourth quarter.
Houston’s victory marks their second consecutive win against Denver, breaking a 10-game losing streak against the Nuggets.
