Nov 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets received encouraging news about forward Peyton Watson's injury status following their 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets. Watson exited the game just five minutes into the first quarter due to what was classified as a ‘lower trunk' injury.

Nikola Jokic had 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 12th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Houston Rockets 128-125 in overtime on Monday night in a matchup of two of the top three teams in the Western Conference standings.

Averaging 24.8 points per game this season, Kevin Durant is putting up the lowest scoring stats since his rookie season (20.3 in 2007-08). The 37-year-old is in what could be the final chapter of an illustrious career, and while his numbers are still spectacular, they, naturally, aren't what they once were.

The Denver Nuggets got a 39-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double from Nikola Jokic on Jokmas and the Nuggets held off the Rockets in overtime for a 128-125 win. Jokic fouled

The Rockets looked like they had the game won in regulation when Alperen Şengün hit a shot with 2.8 seconds remaining, but the Nuggets tied it and sent it to overtime.

Monday night served a major showdown between two Western Conference powerhouses, but it was the Houston Rockets who failed to get the job done with a tough 128-125 overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets.

A portion of ticket sales for two Denver Nuggets’ games next month will benefit District 6’s school kickoff community celebration.

The Denver Nuggets managed to overcome the loss of Aaron Gordon in the first half and beat the Houston Rockets on the road at the Toyota Center on Friday in an NBA Cup game.

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray wasn't on board with Rockets coach Ime Udoka complaining about the refs after the game.