The Denver Nuggets defeated Houston 116-111

The Denver Nuggets defeated Houston 116-111 on Sunday night to end the Rockets' nine-game winning streak. Jamal Murray scored 39 points, and Michael Porter Jr. contributed 17 points and nine rebounds. After scoring 17 points in the first half, Murray added 17 more in the third quarter as Denver outscored the Rockets 39–22 to grab a 96–79 lead.

For the Nuggets, who shot 51% and were 10 of 21 from 3-point range, Russell Westbrook had 14 points off the bench, Aaron Gordon had 13 points and eight assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 11 points and 15 rebounds. Jalen Green scored 30 points, and Dillon Brooks added 21 points for Houston. Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Steven Adams finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Rockets, which shot 44% and were 11 of 34 from behind the arc.