Overview
- Denver won 128-125 in overtime after Jamal Murray tied regulation with a free throw awarded on an away‑from‑the‑play foul on Amen Thompson that stood on review.
- The victory snapped the Nuggets’ four-game home skid and extended their win streak to five as they moved to 19-6, with Denver shorthanded and Peyton Watson exiting early with a right trunk contusion.
- Nikola Jokic logged 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 12th triple-double before fouling out in OT, while Murray added 35 points and went 14-of-15 at the line.
- Alperen Şengün posted 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, marking the first game in which two centers recorded triple-doubles against each other.
- Rockets coach Ime Udoka blasted the officiating as inconsistent after the controversial finish, comments that typically draw league scrutiny and fines.