The Houston Rockets head to Denver to play the first of two games against the Nuggets on Monday. The Rockets are 5-14 on the season while the Nuggets are 12-7. The Nuggets have won 6 straight over the Rockets, including 3 wins last season. This is their first meeting this year. Can the Rockets end their losing streak versus the Nuggets?
The young Houston Rockets come into this game rising a two game winning streak. They beat the Hawks on Friday night 128-122 and them followed that up with a 118-105 win over the Thunder on Saturday. The Rockets are now 5-14. They trail the Pelicans by 6 games in their division and are ranked last in the Western Conference, 8 games behind first place Phoenix.
Alperen Sengun tonight:
21 Points
19 Rebounds
7 Assists
3 Steals
2 Blocks
58% FG pic.twitter.com/k1SioyRxO9— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 27, 2022
They were impressive in their 118-105 win over the Thunder Saturday night. The Rockets shot 52% from the floor and were 18 of 36 from three point range. They held the Thunder to 39% shooting. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 28 points and 9 assists while Alperen Sengun did it all with 21 points 19 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocked shots. Jabari Smith added 15 points and 13 rebounds. The Rockets average 110.2 points per game, which ranks 22nd. They give up 115.7 points per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA.
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