In an impressive display, the Houston Rockets defeated the short-handed Denver Nuggets 128-108, led by Jalen Green with 34 points and Alperen Sengun's near triple-double, hitting 20 points, grabbing nine rebounds, and dishing out eight assists. This victory marks the Rockets' fifth win in a row and solidifies their position as the second-best team in the Western Conference, boasting a 10-3 record in their last 13 outings.

The Nuggets, missing key players Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon due to injuries, struggled with 18 turnovers, significantly hampering their performance. Both Jamal Murray and Christian Braun managed to score 22 points each, but it wasn't enough to overcome Houston's strong offensive showing.