US EditionBest bets for Rockets-Nuggets, NHL, college basketball on Wednesday, March 11
- On March 11, 2026, the Denver Nuggets hosted Houston Rockets at Ball Arena in a high-leverage Western Conference game, with Denver 39-26 and Houston 40-24.
- With the West tightly packed, five teams chasing the final four automatic West spots are separated by just 2.5 games, and Denver trailed Houston by 1.5 games while aiming to finish the season series 3-1.
- With lineup questions, Houston was shorthanded with Steven Adams, Fred VanVleet out long-term, Dorian Finney‑Smith ruled out, while Denver was near full strength with Aaron Gordon back and Jamal Murray probable.
- Lines tightened as the spread moved from 5.5 to at least 7 points, oddsmakers set the total at 231.5, and the SportsLine Projection Model saw the Rockets cover in 61% of simulations.
- Facing momentum pressure, Denver's high-scoring offense contrasts with Houston's gritty, rebound-focused style, highlighted by recent losses and Jokic's hot form against Houston's 55.0% rebound rate.
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NBA: Nuggets narrow gap in Western Conference with win over Rockets
Nikola Jokic had 16 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored a game-high 30 points, and the host Denver Nuggets beat Houston 129-93 on Wednesday night to close the gap on the Rockets.
Denver basketball players beat the Houston team 129:93 in the NBA league, with another triple-double by Serbian center Nikola Jokic.
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 16 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his 25th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets overwhelmed the Houston Rockets on Wednesday 129-93 in a duel between Western Conference ensembles. Jamal Murray scored 30 points for Denver, which has in his favor [...]
Henry Herald
Marietta Daily JournalNuggets narrow gap in Western Conference with win over Rockets
Nikola Jokic had 16 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored a game-high 30 points, and the host Denver Nuggets beat Houston 129-93 on Wednesday night to close the gap on the Rockets.
Associated Press News
Jokic has his 25th triple-double of the season, the Nuggets rout the Rockets 129-93
Nikola Jokic had 16 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his 25th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 129-93 in a Western Conference showdown Wednesday night.
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