Nuggets Survive Rockets in Wild Overtime Battle on Jokmas
If you were looking for drama, intensity, and superstar performances all packed into one night, the Rockets versus Nuggets matchup absolutely delivered. This game had everything — clutch shots, emotional swings, bench surprises, and an overtime finish that kept everyone guessing until the final second. In the end, Denver managed to escape with a gritty 128–125 overtime win, but it was anything but easy.
The tone was set early when the Nuggets came out a little flat, especially with their starters. That sluggish start could have spelled trouble, but Denver’s bench was quietly stepping up. With Peyton Watson exiting early due to a hip contusion, others were forced into bigger roles, and the moment was met head-on. Zeke Nnaji held his ground, Jonas Valanciunas dominated the paint with perfect shooting, and Tim Hardaway Jr. brought energy and scoring punch. It was during those non-Jokic minutes that Denver actually gained an edge, something that rarely happens.
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Defensively, the Nuggets found their rhythm in the second quarter. Houston was held to just 21 points, and frustration began to boil over. Missed calls were debated, tempers flared, and technical fouls were handed out. By halftime, Denver had seized momentum and carried a 58–51 lead into the locker room.
The fourth quarter, though, belonged to the big men. Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun went shot-for-shot in a heavyweight battle that felt like playoff basketball. Jokic continued to stack points and assists, pushing his total toward an outrageous triple-double. When regulation ended, all eyes were on him as he launched a straight-on three to win it at the buzzer. The shot rattled out, and overtime was required.
That’s when things became even more dramatic. Jokic eventually fouled out, forcing Denver to close the game without its centerpiece. The pressure shifted to Jamal Murray, and he answered it calmly. His shot-making and leadership steadied the Nuggets when it mattered most. Houston had its chances, including a late game-tying three from Sengun, but it wouldn’t fall.
By the final horn, Jokic had finished with a jaw-dropping 39 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Murray poured in 35 of his own. It was a thrilling win for Denver and a tough, hard-fought loss for Houston — the kind of game that reminds everyone why nights like this are what the NBA is all about.
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