The Houston Rockets (1-8) play against the Denver Nuggets (4-4) at Ball Arena
Game Time: 5:00 PM EDT on Saturday November 6, 2021
Houston Rockets 94, Denver Nuggets 95 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets have turned into the 02-03 Spurs.
26th in offensive rating
3rd in defensive rating
Jokić = Duncan
No team will ever break 100. Not them, nor their opponents. – 7:59 PM
The Nuggets have turned into the 02-03 Spurs.
26th in offensive rating
3rd in defensive rating
Jokić = Duncan
No team will ever break 100. Not them, nor their opponents. – 7:59 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Christian Wood: “We’re fighting hard. To turn that corner we have to close these games and execute better at the end.” – 7:57 PM
Christian Wood: “We’re fighting hard. To turn that corner we have to close these games and execute better at the end.” – 7:57 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Daniel Theis: “You can’t do much more… We needed this. We worked so hard and we still ended up losing.” – 7:47 PM
Daniel Theis: “You can’t do much more… We needed this. We worked so hard and we still ended up losing.” – 7:47 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nikola Jokic is now the current owner of the Nuggets Defensive Player of the Game chain after his game saving block per Malone. – 7:45 PM
Nikola Jokic is now the current owner of the Nuggets Defensive Player of the Game chain after his game saving block per Malone. – 7:45 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
The #Nuggets got 32 bench points, a welcome sight. They scored 19 points off 17 turnovers forced. Especially in the second half, the Nuggets leaned on their early-season defensive personality to get it done. They forced 4 Houston misses & 2 turnovers in the last 3:24 of the game – 7:44 PM
The #Nuggets got 32 bench points, a welcome sight. They scored 19 points off 17 turnovers forced. Especially in the second half, the Nuggets leaned on their early-season defensive personality to get it done. They forced 4 Houston misses & 2 turnovers in the last 3:24 of the game – 7:44 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Prior to the game tonight, Malone went around and pulled multiple guys aside for individual talks. Two of those players were PJ Dozier, who had two massive rebounds to seal the game, and Jeff Green, who helped keep Denver’s bench above water.
Those small moments can be huge. – 7:42 PM
Prior to the game tonight, Malone went around and pulled multiple guys aside for individual talks. Two of those players were PJ Dozier, who had two massive rebounds to seal the game, and Jeff Green, who helped keep Denver’s bench above water.
Those small moments can be huge. – 7:42 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone commented postgame about how the start of this season has been a weird year, that many of the top teams have struggled or at least aren’t at the top of the standings anymore.
Said he liked urgency Denver has played with to start the year despite shooting issues. – 7:42 PM
Michael Malone commented postgame about how the start of this season has been a weird year, that many of the top teams have struggled or at least aren’t at the top of the standings anymore.
Said he liked urgency Denver has played with to start the year despite shooting issues. – 7:42 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Stephen Silas on Jalen Green not being on the floor in crunch time: “It was very much less about Jalen and more about Eric Gordon who really was rolling tonight.” – 7:39 PM
Stephen Silas on Jalen Green not being on the floor in crunch time: “It was very much less about Jalen and more about Eric Gordon who really was rolling tonight.” – 7:39 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
A big dose of Nikola Jokic and a little bit of other things in the second half had a cumulative effect to get the #Nuggets outta here with a victory.
The 2nd half 3-point shooting was much better, and exactly the percentage they are looking for. Started 2/20. Finished 7/18. – 7:39 PM
A big dose of Nikola Jokic and a little bit of other things in the second half had a cumulative effect to get the #Nuggets outta here with a victory.
The 2nd half 3-point shooting was much better, and exactly the percentage they are looking for. Started 2/20. Finished 7/18. – 7:39 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas said the decision to leave Jalen Green on the bench at crunch time was more about Eric Gordon than Green – 7:39 PM
Stephen Silas said the decision to leave Jalen Green on the bench at crunch time was more about Eric Gordon than Green – 7:39 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Theis with a season high of 18 PTS. 🚀
@creditkarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/CyjAKEwaoA – 7:37 PM
Theis with a season high of 18 PTS. 🚀
@creditkarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/CyjAKEwaoA – 7:37 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Miraculously, we are headed to the Winner’s Lounge.
✅ Nikola Jokic remains perfect in every way
✅ AG’s clutch 3
✅ MPJ leaves the game in the 1st Q
youtube.com/watch?v=SaGWAW… – 7:32 PM
Miraculously, we are headed to the Winner’s Lounge.
✅ Nikola Jokic remains perfect in every way
✅ AG’s clutch 3
✅ MPJ leaves the game in the 1st Q
youtube.com/watch?v=SaGWAW… – 7:32 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
NIKOLA JOKIC WITH THE GAME-SEALING BLOCK 🖐️
pic.twitter.com/yzc4YFoB5h – 7:30 PM
NIKOLA JOKIC WITH THE GAME-SEALING BLOCK 🖐️
pic.twitter.com/yzc4YFoB5h – 7:30 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Not having Jalen Green in there after what he did at the end of Houston’s last game against the Lakers is certainly questionable. – 7:25 PM
Not having Jalen Green in there after what he did at the end of Houston’s last game against the Lakers is certainly questionable. – 7:25 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Jokic’s outstanding defensive start this season continues with the game-saving block to preserve the win over Houston. – 7:24 PM
Jokic’s outstanding defensive start this season continues with the game-saving block to preserve the win over Houston. – 7:24 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
what an ending in Denver. Nuggets come back late and Nikola Jokic comes through with the game-saving block at the buzzer. pic.twitter.com/81Hr5QOkwm – 7:24 PM
what an ending in Denver. Nuggets come back late and Nikola Jokic comes through with the game-saving block at the buzzer. pic.twitter.com/81Hr5QOkwm – 7:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations from a Nuggets win in which Denver scored 95 points.
-The offense is of extreme concern
-The defense is very good when it wants to be
-MPJ 7 minutes and a back injury is of paramount concern pic.twitter.com/ojNghxYuUd – 7:23 PM
Final rotations from a Nuggets win in which Denver scored 95 points.
-The offense is of extreme concern
-The defense is very good when it wants to be
-MPJ 7 minutes and a back injury is of paramount concern pic.twitter.com/ojNghxYuUd – 7:23 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Wild finish in Denver.
Aaron Gordon hitting 2 3s for the lead is much more bizarre than Jokic sealing the win w/ a block. – 7:23 PM
Wild finish in Denver.
Aaron Gordon hitting 2 3s for the lead is much more bizarre than Jokic sealing the win w/ a block. – 7:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets win 95-94 because of Joker’s defense, Joker’s shooting, AG saving things, etc.
P.J. Dozier was awesome, save for the airball at the end. – 7:21 PM
Nuggets win 95-94 because of Joker’s defense, Joker’s shooting, AG saving things, etc.
P.J. Dozier was awesome, save for the airball at the end. – 7:21 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jokic blocks Tate at the rim at the buzzer. Nuggets top Rockets 95-94. – 7:21 PM
Jokic blocks Tate at the rim at the buzzer. Nuggets top Rockets 95-94. – 7:21 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Denver wins 95-94 thanks to two triples from Gordon, two huge rebounds from Dozier, and Jokic’s game-winning block. What a finish. – 7:21 PM
Denver wins 95-94 thanks to two triples from Gordon, two huge rebounds from Dozier, and Jokic’s game-winning block. What a finish. – 7:21 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nuggets hit their third off-balance 3 to beat a shot clock buzzer. Gordon’s second consecutive trey puts Denver up 1, 51 seconds left. – 7:19 PM
Nuggets hit their third off-balance 3 to beat a shot clock buzzer. Gordon’s second consecutive trey puts Denver up 1, 51 seconds left. – 7:19 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Aaron Gordon with back to back 3s for the Nuggets who now lead 95-94 with 51.2 seconds left. Those were huge buckets. – 7:19 PM
Aaron Gordon with back to back 3s for the Nuggets who now lead 95-94 with 51.2 seconds left. Those were huge buckets. – 7:19 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Silas seemed to have changed up his closing lineup to keep Theis on the floor, sitting Gordon. But Gordon returns for Green with three minutes left, Rockets up two. – 7:14 PM
Silas seemed to have changed up his closing lineup to keep Theis on the floor, sitting Gordon. But Gordon returns for Green with three minutes left, Rockets up two. – 7:14 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I wish I had a clip of that last Nuggets offensive possession. They were in horns, went to Gordon away from Jokic but used Jokic as the second screener in a double drag for Gordon. Because of the inherit positioning of Jokic on the set, it was an easy seal and foul drawn for him. – 7:14 PM
I wish I had a clip of that last Nuggets offensive possession. They were in horns, went to Gordon away from Jokic but used Jokic as the second screener in a double drag for Gordon. Because of the inherit positioning of Jokic on the set, it was an easy seal and foul drawn for him. – 7:14 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic’s 5th foul comes with just under 4 minutes left in the 4th. That’s concerning for a Nuggets team down 89-88 to Houston. – 7:12 PM
Jokic’s 5th foul comes with just under 4 minutes left in the 4th. That’s concerning for a Nuggets team down 89-88 to Houston. – 7:12 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Wood slams it down to tie the game! 😤 pic.twitter.com/QoHt4atodX – 7:08 PM
Wood slams it down to tie the game! 😤 pic.twitter.com/QoHt4atodX – 7:08 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
Watch this shot-fake by Alperen Sengun in slow motion.
Quick ghost screen by Christian Wood, who slips to the paint. Sengun gets into his shooting motion, but makes the pass to Wood for the slam. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/uR8zxXJ7Q2 – 7:07 PM
Watch this shot-fake by Alperen Sengun in slow motion.
Quick ghost screen by Christian Wood, who slips to the paint. Sengun gets into his shooting motion, but makes the pass to Wood for the slam. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/uR8zxXJ7Q2 – 7:07 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets were outscored 12-11 without Jokic on the floor in the second half. The bench did their job. – 7:06 PM
Nuggets were outscored 12-11 without Jokic on the floor in the second half. The bench did their job. – 7:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
We have a tie game with 7:20 left. Malone time out, presumably to get Jokic and guards Morris and Barton back in. Does Silas get Theis on Jokic or give Sengun a couple more minutes? – 7:04 PM
We have a tie game with 7:20 left. Malone time out, presumably to get Jokic and guards Morris and Barton back in. Does Silas get Theis on Jokic or give Sengun a couple more minutes? – 7:04 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Tie game. Nuggets 7-0 run. Silas timeout. Rockets 7-0 run.
Knotted at 83. Here. We. GO! – 7:03 PM
Tie game. Nuggets 7-0 run. Silas timeout. Rockets 7-0 run.
Knotted at 83. Here. We. GO! – 7:03 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Jeff Green being guarded by Jalen Green assists Jamychal Green. 2 points. let us borrow Javonte Green for one possession plz @Chicago Bulls. – 7:00 PM
Jeff Green being guarded by Jalen Green assists Jamychal Green. 2 points. let us borrow Javonte Green for one possession plz @Chicago Bulls. – 7:00 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Good minutes from the second unit to start the 4th quarter. Reenergizing the Nuggets. – 6:59 PM
Good minutes from the second unit to start the 4th quarter. Reenergizing the Nuggets. – 6:59 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets start the 4th on an 11-5 run without Jokic on the floor forcing Houston to take a timeout.
The first person off the bench to show love to the reserves? Nikola Jokic. – 6:58 PM
Nuggets start the 4th on an 11-5 run without Jokic on the floor forcing Houston to take a timeout.
The first person off the bench to show love to the reserves? Nikola Jokic. – 6:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon leads the NBA in 3-point percentage. He has attempted just one 3 and missed it. He’s struggled, going 1 of 4 from the line with three turnovers. – 6:58 PM
Eric Gordon leads the NBA in 3-point percentage. He has attempted just one 3 and missed it. He’s struggled, going 1 of 4 from the line with three turnovers. – 6:58 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
One quarter left to bring this one home.
Rockets: 71
Nuggets: 72
@Kroger | #LightTheFuse🔥 pic.twitter.com/qIWzexZfxN – 6:55 PM
One quarter left to bring this one home.
Rockets: 71
Nuggets: 72
@Kroger | #LightTheFuse🔥 pic.twitter.com/qIWzexZfxN – 6:55 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Bones Hyland just had a smooth iso where he stepped back into a mid-range jumper despite driving with his off hand. If he can pull up from the elbows, his offensive game becomes even more difficult to defend and his ceiling as a point guard would increase. – 6:54 PM
Bones Hyland just had a smooth iso where he stepped back into a mid-range jumper despite driving with his off hand. If he can pull up from the elbows, his offensive game becomes even more difficult to defend and his ceiling as a point guard would increase. – 6:54 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nuggets 72, Rockets 71 after 3 on an off-balance Campazzo 3 to beat the shot clock from 29 feet. In a game scheduled for a 3 p.m. tip to be in prime time in Europe, European centers Jokic (25) and Theis (15) lead their teams in scoring. – 6:51 PM
Nuggets 72, Rockets 71 after 3 on an off-balance Campazzo 3 to beat the shot clock from 29 feet. In a game scheduled for a 3 p.m. tip to be in prime time in Europe, European centers Jokic (25) and Theis (15) lead their teams in scoring. – 6:51 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Daniel Theis has a season-high tying 15 points heading into the fourth. Easily his best game of the season for Houston. – 6:51 PM
Daniel Theis has a season-high tying 15 points heading into the fourth. Easily his best game of the season for Houston. – 6:51 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Bones giving up a buzzer beating layup to end the third. He’s gotta sit. Thems the rules. – 6:50 PM
Bones giving up a buzzer beating layup to end the third. He’s gotta sit. Thems the rules. – 6:50 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic played essentially the entire 3rd quarter but only managed to win the frame 26-24 even after the Facu prayer triple. Not being able to extend their lead during the 3rd more than they did could bite Denver in the ass. – 6:50 PM
Jokic played essentially the entire 3rd quarter but only managed to win the frame 26-24 even after the Facu prayer triple. Not being able to extend their lead during the 3rd more than they did could bite Denver in the ass. – 6:50 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Denver’s three point shooting is so comically bad at this point that I have to assume there’s been an ancient burial desecration, a cursed monkey’s paw, or someone in Pleasantville slept with Paul Walker. What in the world… – 6:49 PM
Denver’s three point shooting is so comically bad at this point that I have to assume there’s been an ancient burial desecration, a cursed monkey’s paw, or someone in Pleasantville slept with Paul Walker. What in the world… – 6:49 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
#Rockets tie the game up at 69 on a Theis basket inside, with 27.2 seconds remaining in the third. He has 15, to lead all Houston scorers. – 6:48 PM
#Rockets tie the game up at 69 on a Theis basket inside, with 27.2 seconds remaining in the third. He has 15, to lead all Houston scorers. – 6:48 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Man, if that’s allowed, Jokic should put the weight back on. – 6:39 PM
Man, if that’s allowed, Jokic should put the weight back on. – 6:39 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Daniel Theis has been very good in his first game back from the toe injury. He’s the only Rocket in double figures with 13 points.
A very balanced offensive attack for Houston so far. – 6:34 PM
Daniel Theis has been very good in his first game back from the toe injury. He’s the only Rocket in double figures with 13 points.
A very balanced offensive attack for Houston so far. – 6:34 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Trailing by five, Rockets are 7 of 14 from the line. They might be better off going back to when they could not get calls. – 6:31 PM
Trailing by five, Rockets are 7 of 14 from the line. They might be better off going back to when they could not get calls. – 6:31 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
how does @o_tate_ make this look so easy?! pic.twitter.com/7gaiLwLPsB – 6:31 PM
how does @o_tate_ make this look so easy?! pic.twitter.com/7gaiLwLPsB – 6:31 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Rockets really struggling to defend in transition out of the gate. A 1-point lead turns into a 4-point deficit a few minutes into the second half. – 6:29 PM
Rockets really struggling to defend in transition out of the gate. A 1-point lead turns into a 4-point deficit a few minutes into the second half. – 6:29 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Porter is out for the rest of tonight’s game with lower back soreness per the Nuggets. – 6:29 PM
Porter is out for the rest of tonight’s game with lower back soreness per the Nuggets. – 6:29 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Nuggets have ruled Michael Porter Jr. out for the remainder of today’s game due to lower back soreness. – 6:27 PM
The Nuggets have ruled Michael Porter Jr. out for the remainder of today’s game due to lower back soreness. – 6:27 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I joked with @Matt Moore before the game that tonight feels like a game where Houston scores something like 63 points in the paint.
Houston has 32 points on the paint with 9:31 left in the 3rd. – 6:26 PM
I joked with @Matt Moore before the game that tonight feels like a game where Houston scores something like 63 points in the paint.
Houston has 32 points on the paint with 9:31 left in the 3rd. – 6:26 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jokic hitting Barton with a perfect outlet pass for a layup after rebounding a missed free throw is something else. The crazy part? He makes it look commonplace. – 6:25 PM
Jokic hitting Barton with a perfect outlet pass for a layup after rebounding a missed free throw is something else. The crazy part? He makes it look commonplace. – 6:25 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That foul was definitely in the act of Jokic taking a halfcourt heave, but the ball is on the side anyway. – 6:22 PM
That foul was definitely in the act of Jokic taking a halfcourt heave, but the ball is on the side anyway. – 6:22 PM
Alykhan Bijani @Rockets_Insider
In the final few minutes of the first half, Sengun was matched with Jokic defensively. Except for the initial reach by Sengun that led to a Jokic spin-move and score, he had a nice stretch defensively. Here is how he closed out the first half. pic.twitter.com/TafP4NsfT2 – 6:20 PM
In the final few minutes of the first half, Sengun was matched with Jokic defensively. Except for the initial reach by Sengun that led to a Jokic spin-move and score, he had a nice stretch defensively. Here is how he closed out the first half. pic.twitter.com/TafP4NsfT2 – 6:20 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
24 minutes left to play in Denver! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/VdCHw8E4r6 – 6:19 PM
24 minutes left to play in Denver! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/VdCHw8E4r6 – 6:19 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
No Michael Porter Jr. on the court warming up for the Nuggets before the 2nd half starts. – 6:17 PM
No Michael Porter Jr. on the court warming up for the Nuggets before the 2nd half starts. – 6:17 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Another solid first half for Houston against a contender, up 47-46 at the break against Denver. Just 6 turnovers as a group (progress). – 6:12 PM
Another solid first half for Houston against a contender, up 47-46 at the break against Denver. Just 6 turnovers as a group (progress). – 6:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they trail Houston 47-46.
-MPJ questionable to return
-Jokic looks good but zero assists
-6 assists total for the Nuggets
-Bench…is bad pic.twitter.com/SBF0WnVkJr – 6:06 PM
Alright, halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they trail Houston 47-46.
-MPJ questionable to return
-Jokic looks good but zero assists
-6 assists total for the Nuggets
-Bench…is bad pic.twitter.com/SBF0WnVkJr – 6:06 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 47, Nuggets 46 at half. Rockets 4 of 18 on 3s, which is bad. Nuggets 2 of 20, which is really bad. Rockets 3-point defense had been outstanding until the Suns lit them up but Denver shooting has been atrocious. – 6:05 PM
Rockets 47, Nuggets 46 at half. Rockets 4 of 18 on 3s, which is bad. Nuggets 2 of 20, which is really bad. Rockets 3-point defense had been outstanding until the Suns lit them up but Denver shooting has been atrocious. – 6:05 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Denver is 2-18 from deep. Not every look has been good but theyve generated plenty of decent looks to make more than 10.5% of their triples. Shots just aren’t falling. – 6:05 PM
Denver is 2-18 from deep. Not every look has been good but theyve generated plenty of decent looks to make more than 10.5% of their triples. Shots just aren’t falling. – 6:05 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets picked up their pace and began running on Houston’s missed shots which helped their offense get into a better rhythm. Thay quick run has the Nuggets back within 3 points of Houston with 2:22 left in the first half. – 5:59 PM
The Nuggets picked up their pace and began running on Houston’s missed shots which helped their offense get into a better rhythm. Thay quick run has the Nuggets back within 3 points of Houston with 2:22 left in the first half. – 5:59 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Long way to go but could be Theis’ best defensive game of the season so far. Has been outstanding on Jokic, elsewhere. – 5:54 PM
Long way to go but could be Theis’ best defensive game of the season so far. Has been outstanding on Jokic, elsewhere. – 5:54 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Will Barton spent the last bit of that timeout with his hands on Bones Hyland’s shoulders, talking into his ear. Barton has been a player that Hyland has leaned on as a rookie, the two of them are very close. – 5:52 PM
Will Barton spent the last bit of that timeout with his hands on Bones Hyland’s shoulders, talking into his ear. Barton has been a player that Hyland has leaned on as a rookie, the two of them are very close. – 5:52 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
MPJ reached for his leg after the fall, but is labeled as questionable to return with lower back tightness. Hopefully he is ok. Only an injury could derail his season even further. – 5:51 PM
MPJ reached for his leg after the fall, but is labeled as questionable to return with lower back tightness. Hopefully he is ok. Only an injury could derail his season even further. – 5:51 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is questionable to return with a sore lower back. – 5:49 PM
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is questionable to return with a sore lower back. – 5:49 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Michael Porter Jr. (lower back soreness) is questionable to return. – 5:48 PM
Michael Porter Jr. (lower back soreness) is questionable to return. – 5:48 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Michael Porter Jr exited the game with low back soreness and is questionable to return for the Nuggets. – 5:47 PM
Michael Porter Jr exited the game with low back soreness and is questionable to return for the Nuggets. – 5:47 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets bench unit getting killed by an opposing center. Wash, rinse, repeat. – 5:45 PM
Nuggets bench unit getting killed by an opposing center. Wash, rinse, repeat. – 5:45 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Folks, JaMychal and Jeff Green are going THROUGH IT to start the year. – 5:44 PM
Folks, JaMychal and Jeff Green are going THROUGH IT to start the year. – 5:44 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets come out of time out in a zone. Have not seen much of that from them this season. – 5:44 PM
Rockets come out of time out in a zone. Have not seen much of that from them this season. – 5:44 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
As former Nuggets guard D.J. Augustin knocks down a 3 for a four-point lead, Malone time out to get some starters back on the floor. Rough go for rookie Bones Hyland, who has been terrific early this season. – 5:42 PM
As former Nuggets guard D.J. Augustin knocks down a 3 for a four-point lead, Malone time out to get some starters back on the floor. Rough go for rookie Bones Hyland, who has been terrific early this season. – 5:42 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Leading by ☝🏼 after 12 minutes.
Rockets: 27
Nuggets: 26
@kroger | #LightTheFuse🔥 pic.twitter.com/tD4HosdugG – 5:40 PM
Leading by ☝🏼 after 12 minutes.
Rockets: 27
Nuggets: 26
@kroger | #LightTheFuse🔥 pic.twitter.com/tD4HosdugG – 5:40 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Denver did not turn the ball over much and got up nine 3s in the first quarter which is good but theyve only made two of their 3s and only have 2 FTA.
Denver really needs to find a way to draw more shooting fouls. – 5:37 PM
Denver did not turn the ball over much and got up nine 3s in the first quarter which is good but theyve only made two of their 3s and only have 2 FTA.
Denver really needs to find a way to draw more shooting fouls. – 5:37 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 27, Nuggets 26 after 1. Good work for the Rockets bench. Rockets 8 of 10 in the paint. Jokic with two points, 0 assists in first quarter. – 5:36 PM
Rockets 27, Nuggets 26 after 1. Good work for the Rockets bench. Rockets 8 of 10 in the paint. Jokic with two points, 0 assists in first quarter. – 5:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
A Bones bad miss and bad turnover led to multiple Houston run-outs t end that first quarter. Also, a phantom foul call on JaMychal gives Houston free throws.
Bench really wasn’t that bad in that stretch, but bad breaks go against them all the time. – 5:35 PM
A Bones bad miss and bad turnover led to multiple Houston run-outs t end that first quarter. Also, a phantom foul call on JaMychal gives Houston free throws.
Bench really wasn’t that bad in that stretch, but bad breaks go against them all the time. – 5:35 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Bones had a tough stretch to finish the first quarter and the all-bench lineup gave away Denver’s early lead.
Nuggets trail Rockets 27-26 after one quarter of play. – 5:35 PM
Bones had a tough stretch to finish the first quarter and the all-bench lineup gave away Denver’s early lead.
Nuggets trail Rockets 27-26 after one quarter of play. – 5:35 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Only the Lakers score more points than the Rockets within five feet of the rim. That’s what turned things around today. They have 14 paint points. Got fouled there, too, though have gone 3 of 6 from the line. – 5:33 PM
Only the Lakers score more points than the Rockets within five feet of the rim. That’s what turned things around today. They have 14 paint points. Got fouled there, too, though have gone 3 of 6 from the line. – 5:33 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets are back to their all-bench lineup most likely because Porter went to the locker room. Danger zone for the Nuggets lead right now. – 5:30 PM
Nuggets are back to their all-bench lineup most likely because Porter went to the locker room. Danger zone for the Nuggets lead right now. – 5:30 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Big time C-Wood. You love to see it. pic.twitter.com/4TBZSjC1K1 – 5:29 PM
Big time C-Wood. You love to see it. pic.twitter.com/4TBZSjC1K1 – 5:29 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
On the board!
@Toyota | #LightTheFuse 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9UnZYsB18J – 5:24 PM
On the board!
@Toyota | #LightTheFuse 🔥 pic.twitter.com/9UnZYsB18J – 5:24 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Those mid-range looks will be there for Barton all night unlesss the Rockets shift. – 5:23 PM
Those mid-range looks will be there for Barton all night unlesss the Rockets shift. – 5:23 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Whenever Jokic screens, Houston is dropping to keep Denver out of the paint, but it is giving Barton and Morris a bunch of good mid-range looks. Because of that, getting Jokic screening for Porter might be a good look to help get MPJ going. – 5:20 PM
Whenever Jokic screens, Houston is dropping to keep Denver out of the paint, but it is giving Barton and Morris a bunch of good mid-range looks. Because of that, getting Jokic screening for Porter might be a good look to help get MPJ going. – 5:20 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, Nuggets winning 16-8 because they are better and the defense is excellent. Will Barton has been great on both ends. – 5:20 PM
Alright, Nuggets winning 16-8 because they are better and the defense is excellent. Will Barton has been great on both ends. – 5:20 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets with four missed shots (one that hit the rim) and three turnovers on their first six possessions. – 5:15 PM
Rockets with four missed shots (one that hit the rim) and three turnovers on their first six possessions. – 5:15 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets get a stop and a Will Barton III 3-pointer on the first two possessions vs. a 1-7 Rockets squad. – 5:12 PM
Nuggets get a stop and a Will Barton III 3-pointer on the first two possessions vs. a 1-7 Rockets squad. – 5:12 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets have…a stegosaurus?…taking the first shot of the game tonight because why not. pic.twitter.com/0nZjbo7Omi – 5:10 PM
The Nuggets have…a stegosaurus?…taking the first shot of the game tonight because why not. pic.twitter.com/0nZjbo7Omi – 5:10 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Andre Iguodala is out for the Warriors tomorrow, sitting on front side of back-to-back against the Rockets. Warriors play the Hawks on Monday. – 5:06 PM
Andre Iguodala is out for the Warriors tomorrow, sitting on front side of back-to-back against the Rockets. Warriors play the Hawks on Monday. – 5:06 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Keys for TODAYS game. TODAY not tonight (I’ve already messed this up 3 times)
Bonus key – turn them over. Houston turns the ball over the most in the NBA. Get easy buckets.
🔑 Make some 3s
🔑 Transition defense
🔑 Wall off the paint. Contain 1v1.
pic.twitter.com/WRHIt58mej – 5:00 PM
Keys for TODAYS game. TODAY not tonight (I’ve already messed this up 3 times)
Bonus key – turn them over. Houston turns the ball over the most in the NBA. Get easy buckets.
🔑 Make some 3s
🔑 Transition defense
🔑 Wall off the paint. Contain 1v1.
pic.twitter.com/WRHIt58mej – 5:00 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jalen really out here levitating 🤯 pic.twitter.com/EqabQOfqhP – 4:53 PM
Jalen really out here levitating 🤯 pic.twitter.com/EqabQOfqhP – 4:53 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Houston Rockets were just introduced at Ball Arena for warmups, and I kid you not, no one said a word. No boos, nada. – 4:48 PM
The Houston Rockets were just introduced at Ball Arena for warmups, and I kid you not, no one said a word. No boos, nada. – 4:48 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets sticking with the same starting five as expected.
Monte Morris
Will Barton III
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic
The Rockets will start:
Jalen Green
Kevin Porter Jr.
Jae’Sean Tate
Christian Wood
Daniel Theis – 4:42 PM
Nuggets sticking with the same starting five as expected.
Monte Morris
Will Barton III
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic
The Rockets will start:
Jalen Green
Kevin Porter Jr.
Jae’Sean Tate
Christian Wood
Daniel Theis – 4:42 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Aaron Gordon being able to roam the baseline and still defend Christian Wood is the matchup ill be watching for tonight. With Denver so focused on protecting the paint, Gordon’s defensive contributions will be very important despite the amount of space he will have to cover. – 4:41 PM
Aaron Gordon being able to roam the baseline and still defend Christian Wood is the matchup ill be watching for tonight. With Denver so focused on protecting the paint, Gordon’s defensive contributions will be very important despite the amount of space he will have to cover. – 4:41 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Green, K. Porter Jr.
Nuggets: M. Porter Jr., Gordon, Jokic, Barton, Morris. – 4:37 PM
Rockets starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Green, K. Porter Jr.
Nuggets: M. Porter Jr., Gordon, Jokic, Barton, Morris. – 4:37 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Daniel Theis back in the starting lineup here in Denver, with Wood, Tate, KPJ, and Green. – 4:35 PM
Daniel Theis back in the starting lineup here in Denver, with Wood, Tate, KPJ, and Green. – 4:35 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jamal Murray, as usual, is out getting shots up. The Nuggets have no intention of setting a timeline on his return after the ACL tear, but it’s good to see him getting shots up as often as he is. pic.twitter.com/1Rj4EujpHy – 4:33 PM
Jamal Murray, as usual, is out getting shots up. The Nuggets have no intention of setting a timeline on his return after the ACL tear, but it’s good to see him getting shots up as often as he is. pic.twitter.com/1Rj4EujpHy – 4:33 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Saturday afternoon hoops 🔜
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/lvr8cL5XMR – 4:32 PM
Saturday afternoon hoops 🔜
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/lvr8cL5XMR – 4:32 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns center Deandre Ayton ruled out of Saturday’s game against Hawks with the same right leg injury he returned from Thursday against #Rockets https://t.co/DiBKS28jbv via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/YVuLvt6s2t – 4:14 PM
#Suns center Deandre Ayton ruled out of Saturday’s game against Hawks with the same right leg injury he returned from Thursday against #Rockets https://t.co/DiBKS28jbv via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/YVuLvt6s2t – 4:14 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I love this story Malone shared about Bones Hyland asking Malone for help organizing the offense and the way Denver approaches coaching their younger players.
“You have to teach the why. You can’t just throw things out there as if they got it,” Malone said. pic.twitter.com/7NpJ4f9OtE – 4:03 PM
I love this story Malone shared about Bones Hyland asking Malone for help organizing the offense and the way Denver approaches coaching their younger players.
“You have to teach the why. You can’t just throw things out there as if they got it,” Malone said. pic.twitter.com/7NpJ4f9OtE – 4:03 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
Got a chance to try the #Nuggets new city edition uniform todayyy. Love it. City edition gear will be on sale at @AltitudeAuth starting Nov. 15 pic.twitter.com/vfcxMoPVNC – 3:59 PM
Got a chance to try the #Nuggets new city edition uniform todayyy. Love it. City edition gear will be on sale at @AltitudeAuth starting Nov. 15 pic.twitter.com/vfcxMoPVNC – 3:59 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Malone said that everything starts in transition tonight if they want to limit the Rockets. Houston takes the most shots within five feet of the rim and many of those looks are in transition. – 3:53 PM
Malone said that everything starts in transition tonight if they want to limit the Rockets. Houston takes the most shots within five feet of the rim and many of those looks are in transition. – 3:53 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
In all honesty, the less Sengun has to defend Jokic the more he’ll get to play, so not starting him means he’ll play more – 3:49 PM
In all honesty, the less Sengun has to defend Jokic the more he’ll get to play, so not starting him means he’ll play more – 3:49 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets aren’t planning on resting anyone in the 2nd game of their first back-to-back tomorrow – 3:37 PM
Rockets aren’t planning on resting anyone in the 2nd game of their first back-to-back tomorrow – 3:37 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Mile high drip. 💧
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/bUP1fD2yeA – 3:35 PM
Mile high drip. 💧
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/bUP1fD2yeA – 3:35 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets center Daniel Theis expected to play on Saturday in Denver. Danuel House Jr. could be back tomorrow. – 3:35 PM
Rockets center Daniel Theis expected to play on Saturday in Denver. Danuel House Jr. could be back tomorrow. – 3:35 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Sounds like Daniel Theis will play for Houston this afternoon, Danuel House not quite ready yet, per Rockets coach Stephen Silas. – 3:35 PM
Sounds like Daniel Theis will play for Houston this afternoon, Danuel House not quite ready yet, per Rockets coach Stephen Silas. – 3:35 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Coach Silas hopes Danuel House Jr. will be available tomorrow. He needs to get a few more workouts in, and they’ll see, but trending in the right direction. – 3:34 PM
Coach Silas hopes Danuel House Jr. will be available tomorrow. He needs to get a few more workouts in, and they’ll see, but trending in the right direction. – 3:34 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas says he believes Danuel House will return tomorrow – 3:34 PM
Stephen Silas says he believes Danuel House will return tomorrow – 3:34 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas says Daniel Theis will warm up and he thinks he will play today. The Rockets did not have a shoot around today – 3:33 PM
Stephen Silas says Daniel Theis will warm up and he thinks he will play today. The Rockets did not have a shoot around today – 3:33 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Coach Silas expects Daniel Theis will be back today. He’s warming up now, and they’ll see. – 3:33 PM
Coach Silas expects Daniel Theis will be back today. He’s warming up now, and they’ll see. – 3:33 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Stephen Silas believes Daniel Theis will play tonight. Still not 100% sure. – 3:33 PM
Stephen Silas believes Daniel Theis will play tonight. Still not 100% sure. – 3:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone pregame:
“I’m not going to make this a bench vs starters thing. We’re one team.”
Reiterated that Bones is in the rotation. – 3:18 PM
Michael Malone pregame:
“I’m not going to make this a bench vs starters thing. We’re one team.”
Reiterated that Bones is in the rotation. – 3:18 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Over/Under 24 assists for the squad today?
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#MileHighBasketball – 2:44 PM
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#MileHighBasketball – 2:44 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Little news: Before I was set to leave Memphis, I tested positive for COVID. I’m fully vaccinated, wear a mask, everything. Still got it. All things considered, I’m doing fine. Nasty head cold, but obviously could be worse. Won’t be on #Nuggets coverage while I’m stuck here … – 2:43 PM
Little news: Before I was set to leave Memphis, I tested positive for COVID. I’m fully vaccinated, wear a mask, everything. Still got it. All things considered, I’m doing fine. Nasty head cold, but obviously could be worse. Won’t be on #Nuggets coverage while I’m stuck here … – 2:43 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
CITY EDITION NIGHT! The Nuggets will be debuting the new threads.
I tried them. I love them. pic.twitter.com/wRRzXgCBQE – 2:43 PM
CITY EDITION NIGHT! The Nuggets will be debuting the new threads.
I tried them. I love them. pic.twitter.com/wRRzXgCBQE – 2:43 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Driven to succeed: How Jalen Green learned from Stephen Curry ift.tt/2YmWI29 – 2:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Driven to succeed: How Jalen Green learned from Stephen Curry ift.tt/2YmWI29 – 2:18 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
H-Town vs Denver tonight! 🚀
⏰ 4:00 PM
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español KLAT 1010AM
🏀 https://t.co/HopCfOOCWW pic.twitter.com/Whp0WzbhrJ – 2:00 PM
H-Town vs Denver tonight! 🚀
⏰ 4:00 PM
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español KLAT 1010AM
🏀 https://t.co/HopCfOOCWW pic.twitter.com/Whp0WzbhrJ – 2:00 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Rockets injury report:
Danuel House – Out (Right Foot Strain)
Daniel Theis – Questionable (Right Great Toe Soreness)
Garrison Mathews – Out (G League)
Daishen Nix – Out (G League) – 1:56 PM
Rockets injury report:
Danuel House – Out (Right Foot Strain)
Daniel Theis – Questionable (Right Great Toe Soreness)
Garrison Mathews – Out (G League)
Daishen Nix – Out (G League) – 1:56 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Driven to succeed: How Jalen Green learned from Stephen Curry houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 1:14 PM
Driven to succeed: How Jalen Green learned from Stephen Curry houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 1:14 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Before we became the Nuggets, we were the Denver Rockets 🚀
Throughout the season, we’ll be taking a look back at the various eras represented on our City Edition uniforms, beginning with the ABA years! pic.twitter.com/6AHAl5VoUQ – 1:00 PM
Before we became the Nuggets, we were the Denver Rockets 🚀
Throughout the season, we’ll be taking a look back at the various eras represented on our City Edition uniforms, beginning with the ABA years! pic.twitter.com/6AHAl5VoUQ – 1:00 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
🚀 The #Rockets and @adidas Basketball want invite all youth basketball participants in the Houston area to attend a game @ToyotaCenter!
🎟 Details ➡️ https://t.co/VDHtxzvU4o pic.twitter.com/6nQvyhA0lV – 1:00 PM
🚀 The #Rockets and @adidas Basketball want invite all youth basketball participants in the Houston area to attend a game @ToyotaCenter!
🎟 Details ➡️ https://t.co/VDHtxzvU4o pic.twitter.com/6nQvyhA0lV – 1:00 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons next three games are against the Houston Rockets next Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers next Friday and Toronto Raptors Saturday.
Cade Cunningham will face the No. 2 pick (Jalen Green), No. 3 pick (Evan Mobley) and No. 4 pick (Scottie Barnes) in consecutive order. – 12:17 PM
Pistons next three games are against the Houston Rockets next Wednesday, Cleveland Cavaliers next Friday and Toronto Raptors Saturday.
Cade Cunningham will face the No. 2 pick (Jalen Green), No. 3 pick (Evan Mobley) and No. 4 pick (Scottie Barnes) in consecutive order. – 12:17 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Been to so many PJ shows since the Roskilde tragedy where it’s obvious Ed is worried about folks in the crowd. Eerie how similar the numbers were in Houston last night. Can’t imagine how horrific it was (and will continue to be) for everyone involved. – 11:42 AM
Been to so many PJ shows since the Roskilde tragedy where it’s obvious Ed is worried about folks in the crowd. Eerie how similar the numbers were in Houston last night. Can’t imagine how horrific it was (and will continue to be) for everyone involved. – 11:42 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Officials for #Rockets #Nuggets
Josh Tiven
Lauren Holtkamp
Evan Scott – 11:23 AM
Officials for #Rockets #Nuggets
Josh Tiven
Lauren Holtkamp
Evan Scott – 11:23 AM