Nuggets End Rockets' Nine-Game Winning Streak, Thunder Defeat Clippers

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 116-111, halting Houston's nine-game winning streak. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with a standout performance, scoring 39 points and stepping up in the absence of Nikola Jokic, who missed the game due to an ankle injury. The Rockets struggled with their shooting, hitting only 32.4% from three-point range despite Jalen Green's 30 points. In another matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder edged out the Los Angeles Clippers 103-101, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributing 26 points and Aaron Wiggins providing key support off the bench. The Miami Heat also found success, snapping a ten-game losing streak with a decisive 122-105 win over the Charlotte Hornets, led by Andrew Wiggins' season-high 42 points. Overall, it was an eventful day in the NBA with multiple teams finding crucial victories.