On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 134-124 in a thrilling game that saw Nikola Jokic record a triple-double. This was the first game back for Jamal Murray, who had been out with an ankle injury since March 12th.
Jokic was the star of the night, finishing with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. He was one of five Nuggets players to score in double figures, with Murray adding 16 points and 8 assists in his return. The Nuggets were able to take control of the game in the second half, outscoring the Rockets by 15 points in the third quarter.
The Rockets were led by James Harden, who had a game-high 41 points. He was joined by Christian Wood, who added 24 points and 11 rebounds. Despite their efforts, the Rockets were unable to keep up with the Nuggets’ offensive onslaught.
This was the first triple-double of the season for Jokic, and it was an impressive performance. He has been one of the best players in the league this season, and he showed why on Thursday night. With Murray back in the lineup, the Nuggets are now even more dangerous and could be a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs.
The win was a big one for the Nuggets, as it moved them into fourth place in the Western Conference standings. They are now just two games behind the Los Angeles Lakers for third place. With Murray back in the lineup, they have a great chance to make a run at the top spot in the West.
It was a great night for Jokic and the Nuggets, and they will look to keep it going on Friday night when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. If they can continue to play at this level, they could be a team to watch come playoff time.
