Nuggets Secure No. 4 Seed with Strong Finish Against Rockets
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The Denver Nuggets clinched the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference after defeating the Houston Rockets 126-111 in their final regular-season game. Key performances from Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, and Aaron Gordon propelled the Nuggets to victory, ensuring home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Key Points
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 126-111 to secure the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.
Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, and Aaron Gordon were key contributors for the Nuggets, scoring 19, 18, and 18 points respectively.
Nikola Jokic averaged a triple-double for the season, ranking in the top three in points, rebounds, and assists in the NBA.
The Nuggets won their final three games to earn home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Denver will face the No. 5 seed Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the playoffs.
Houston, despite securing the No. 2 seed earlier, lost their final three games.
