There's simply no stopping Jalen Green and the streaking Houston Rockets.
Green got going early and finished with 34 points, spearheading a dominating 128-108 Rockets disposal of the Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets and snapped Denver’s four-game winning run.
JALEN GREEN TAKES FLIGHT. 😳
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2025
Alperen Sengun put up an all-around game of 20 markers, nine boards, and eight dimes as Houston led from start to finish en route to a fifth straight dub.
Alpi just needed one leg 🦩
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 16, 2025
Sitting second in the West with a 27-12 slate, the Rockets also spoiled Russell Westbrook scoring night as the veteran overtook Vince Carter for the 21st spot in the all-time scoring list.
Alpi just needed one leg 🦩
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 16, 2025
Jamal Murray and Christian Braun topscored the Nuggets (24-16) with 22 points each as Jokic injured his elbow during warmups and was ruled out before the start of the game. Aaron Gordon is also out due to right calf injury management.
Denver goes on a two-game road trip starting against the Miami Heat (20-18) while Houston are out to extend their winning run to six games in facing the Sacramento Kings (20-20).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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