Nuggets can’t find enough offense outside Jamal Murray in loss to Rockets
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun each posted double-doubles as Houston held Denver to one double-digit scorer beyond Jamal Murray.
- On Monday, the Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-100 at Toyota Center, snapping a two-game losing streak. Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun led Houston with double-doubles, overcoming a 38-point performance from Jamal Murray.
- The Rockets outrebounded Denver 51-39, a critical advantage that fueled Houston's victory. While Nikola Jokic grabbed 16 rebounds, the rest of the Nuggets combined for just 23, allowing the Rockets to dominate second-chance opportunities.
- "I don't want to be a liability out there," Durant said, emphasizing his two-way contribution. Houston's bench outscored Denver's 33-22, and the Rockets shot 6 of 11 three-pointers in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
- Despite Murray's 38-point effort and Jokic's 25 points, the Nuggets fell short as no other player reached double figures. Denver dropped to 5-4, exposing a critical need for secondary scoring consistency.
- Denver visits Memphis on Wednesday as the Nuggets seek to prove Monday's loss was an anomaly. The team stands 1-4 against winning opponents, facing mounting pressure to improve consistency on their upcoming road stretch.
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NBA: Rockets take early lead then fend off late surge by Nuggets for win
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun posted double-doubles, and the Houston Rockets withstood a furious rally by the visiting Denver Nuggets and held on for a 110-100 victory on Monday.
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Independent EspañolDurant and Sengun led Houston to beat 110-100 to Denver, cutting a negative streak of two falls and slowing down the good rival moment.Murray stood out with 38 points, but Houston remained in control thanks to Sengun and Thompson, ensuring victory in the final minutes.
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Rockets take early lead then fend off late surge by Nuggets for win
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun posted double-doubles, and the Houston Rockets withstood a furious rally by the visiting Denver Nuggets and held on for a 110-100 victory on Monday.Durant finished with 23 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists; Sengun ad...
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Durant and Sengun power the Rockets past the Nuggets 110-100 to snap a 2-game skid
HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant had 23 points and Alperen Sengun added 20 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 110-100 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that
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Hastings TribuneNuggets can’t find enough offense outside Jamal Murray in loss to Rockets
The Nuggets' bench struggled in Houston. So did most of their starters. Their defense was impressive, but their offense wasn't enough vs. the Rockets.
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