Nuggets
RocketsThe Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Monday, November 9, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
The Rockets led 54-40 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 32-24. The biggest lead for the Rockets was 19 points; the Nuggets led by as many as 2.
Top performers
Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 23 points on 6-of-15 shooting, with 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Alperen Sengun added 20 points and 11 rebounds. For the Nuggets, Jamal Murray had 38 points on 14-of-23 shooting, including 5 3-pointers. Nikola Jokic added 25 points and 16 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Nikola Jokic (25 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists); Kevin Durant (23 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists); Alperen Sengun (20 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists). The Rockets bench outscored the Nuggets reserves 33-22.
- Jamal Murray (DEN): 38 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 14-23 FG, 39 MIN
- Nikola Jokic (DEN): 25 PTS, 16 REB, 9 AST, 11-21 FG, 39 MIN
- Kevin Durant (HOU): 23 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST, 6-15 FG, 36 MIN
- Alperen Sengun (HOU): 20 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST, 9-17 FG, 35 MIN
- Jabari Smith Jr. (HOU): 14 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 6-13 FG, 38 MIN
- Tari Eason (HOU): 12 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 5-11 FG, 19 MIN
By the numbers
The Rockets shot 45.1% from the field (41-of-91) and went 14-of-38 from three-point range; the Nuggets shot 44.6% and went 8-of-29 from deep. The Rockets won the rebounding battle 51-39. Assists: Rockets 29, Nuggets 20.
Context
The Rockets improved to 8-3, while the Nuggets fell to 5-4. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Rockets host the Jazz on Friday, Nov 13; the Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Saturday, Nov 14.
Attendance: 18,055 at Toyota Center. Officials: Nick Buchert, John Butler and Robert Hussey.