NBA: Jamal Murray leads Nuggets in key win over Rockets
Source: news.source.inquirer
Jamal Murray scored 39 points, including 17 in the third quarter, to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 116-111 victory over the Houston Rockets. The win was crucial for the Nuggets, who closed within one game of the Rockets for second place in the Western Conference, despite missing star center Nikola Jokic.
Key Points
Jamal Murray scored a game-high 39 points, with 17 in the third quarter, leading the Nuggets to a 116-111 win over the Rockets.
The Nuggets overcame the absence of Nikola Jokic, who missed his fourth consecutive game due to a left ankle impingement.
DeAndre Jordan contributed 11 points and 15 rebounds, posting a double-double in place of Jokic.
The Nuggets outscored the Rockets 39-22 in the third quarter, turning the game around.
Jalen Green led the Rockets with 30 points, but their nine-game winning streak was snapped.
