Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) is fouled by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA: Nuggets Beat Rockets 126-111 To Lock Up No. 4 Seed In Western Conference
The Denver Nuggets clinched the No. 4 seed in the NBA Western Conference with a 126-111 victory over the Houston Rockets. Michael Porter Jr. led the charge with 19 points, while Nikola Jokic had another stellar performance, finishing with 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Jokic's triple-double average for the season (29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists) made him one of only three players in NBA history to achieve such a feat. With the win, the Nuggets secured their spot for the first round of the playoffs.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
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Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore, right, takes control of a loose ball from Denver Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
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Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, center, celebrates his three point basket with Russell Westbrook during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
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Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) is fouled by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
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Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson, left, drives to the basket over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) dunks against the Houston Rockets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
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Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, center, is fouled by Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
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Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives to the basket past Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston.
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