Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets

NBA

Nuggets

44-19

133-112

Final

Rockets

13-48

Toyota Center (Houston)

TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

DEN leadsBiggest lead DEN 26, HOU 0

HOU leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
DEN	41	33	32	27	133
HOU	30	24	30	28	112

Who won: Nuggets 133-112

The Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 133-112 on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Toyota Center (Houston). The Nuggets lead the series 3-0. The Nuggets outscored the Rockets 41-30 in the 1st quarter. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets in points (32). Tari Eason led the Rockets in points (17).

Recap · Mar 1

Jokic has 100th triple-double; Nuggets down Rockets 133-112

When Nikola Jokic was presented with the game ball by Denver coach Michael Malone after recording his 100th career triple-double, Malone said the superstar seemed almost embarrassed by the gesture.

What it means

Season series: DEN leads series 3-0.
Nuggets 16-15 on the road; Rockets 8-21 at home.

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Injuries and inactives

Nuggets1st in Northwest Division

Spencer Jones F
Hamstring
Day-To-Day

Rockets2nd in Southwest Division

Alperen Sengun C
Rest
Day-To-Day
Fred VanVleet G
Rest
Day-To-Day
Kevin Durant F
Not Injury Related
Day-To-Day
Steven Adams C
Rest
Day-To-Day

Head to head

DEN leads series 3-0

Last meeting: Nuggets 120, Rockets 100 (Nov 30)

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Game info

Venue: Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX · Attendance 15,368
Officials: John Goble (Referee), Justin Van Duyne (Referee), Matt Kallio (Referee)