Denver hosts the Houston Rockets after Jamal Murray scored 45 points in the Denver Nuggets' 118-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

The Denver Nuggets received two important updates on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray ahead of Friday's matchup with the Heat.

DENVER (AP) — Jalen Green scored 34 points, Alperen Sengun had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 128-108 on Wednesday night.

After being called out by Shaquille O'Neal before the Nuggets game against the Mavs, Jamal Murray responded in a major way in Dallas.

The Houston Rockets were up five points after one quarter, but coach Ime Udoka did not like what he saw. The Rockets were being out-rebounded and outscored in the paint by the Denver Nuggets, who were missing three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.

The Denver Nuggets are hosting the streaking Houston Rockets on Wednesday night in the first game of their regular season series. Both teams are coming into th

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The Rockets have won four in a row most recently knocking off the Grizzlies Monday Night at home. Jalen Green led Houston with a career-high 42 points. Denver has also won four straight. Last night the Nuggets routed the Mavericks in Dallas, 118-99. Jamal Murray had his biggest game of the season pouring in 45 points for the Nuggets.

Denver hosts the Houston Rockets after Jamal Murray scored 45 points in the Denver Nuggets' 118-99 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. The Nuggets are 16-10 in conference play. Denver is 6-4 in ...