Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets
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The Denver Nuggets' wing is trending in the right direction.
Nikola Jokic had 16 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds for his 25th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 129-93 in a Western Conference showdown Wednesday night.
The Nuggets delivered a stellar performance to defeat the Houston Rockets 129–93 on Wednesday to reach the 40-win mark.
The Denver Nuggets picked up a statement win over the Houston Rockets.
The Spurs have won 16 of their last 17 games going into this game against the 40-26 Nuggets.
The Denver Nuggets are in sole possession of the sixth and final locked-in playoff spot with 17 games to go. And Bill Simmons made sure to remind everyone of just how bad the season has been for Denver when he called it a "mini-hell" on the latest edition of "The Bill Simmons Podcast.
As they await the return of the final missing piece, Peyton Watson (he’s healing from a hamstring injury), the Nuggets are hoping to discover their true identity — even at this late hour. Remember: Denver re-tooled last summer by adding new pieces and aiding its depth.