Nuggets Edge Rockets in Overtime Thriller at Ball Arena

The Denver Nuggets secured a hard-fought victory over the Houston Rockets with a 128-125 win, improving their record to 19-6. The Rockets, now standing at 16-7, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short in this intense matchup.

First Quarter

The game began with the Houston Rockets taking an early lead, scoring 30 points compared to the Denver Nuggets' 24. The Nugs struggled initially to find their rhythm on both ends of the court.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Denver found its stride. Nikola Jokić led the charge for the home team with his impressive playmaking and scoring ability. The Nuggets outscored H-Town by ten points in this period, ending it with a score of 34-21.

Third Quarter

As both teams returned from halftime, it was clear that neither side was willing to back down. The third quarter saw an offensive explosion from both teams; however, it was Jamal Murray's clutch shooting that kept Denver competitive as they scored 31 points against Houston's 35.

Fourth Quarter

Entering into what would be one of many pivotal moments throughout this contest—the fourth quarter—both squads continued trading baskets relentlessly until regulation time expired tied at just under three digits each: Nugs managed another solid performance while Red Nation matched them point-for-point (28 apiece).

Overtime

Overtime proved decisive when Cameron Johnson stepped up big-time alongside Tim Hardaway Jr., who contributed significantly during crunch time moments where every possession mattered most! With eleven crucial overtime points scored by Denver compared against only eight from their opponents—the final buzzer sounded signaling victory belonged rightfully so within Ball Arena walls tonight!

This thrilling encounter showcased some remarkable individual performances such as Nikola Jokić’s near triple-double effort (39 points), which played no small part towards securing yet another win under coach Michael Malone’s leadership—a testament indeed reflecting positively upon overall "Denver Nuggets match rating."

Looking ahead now towards future challenges awaiting them next week: fans can catch all action live when Orlando Magic visits Ball Arena scheduled December eighteenth starting nine PM Eastern Standard Time broadcasted across multiple networks including ALT TV among others available locally nationwide too!

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