The Houston Rockets secured a 110-100 win over the Denver Nuggets, while the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-96.
Key facts
- •Alperen Sengun recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds in the Rockets' 110-100 victory.
- •Jamal Murray scored a team-high 38 points for the Denver Nuggets.
- •The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games.
- •Victor Wembanyama recorded 40 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks against the Suns.
- •Wembanyama is the third player in NBA history to record multiple games with at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and eight blocks.
The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Monday at the Toyota Center, marking the Rockets' eighth win of the season. In a separate matchup, the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 122-96 road victory over the Phoenix Suns.
By the numbers
Rockets Secure Win Over Nuggets
Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double for Houston, finishing with 20 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block in nearly 35 minutes of play. Kevin Durant contributed 23 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists to the effort. For the Nuggets, Jamal Murray led the team with 38 points. Nikola Jokic added 25 points, 16 rebounds, and nine assists in the loss, which was Denver's fourth of the season.
Spurs Defeat Suns
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs with 40 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks in 25 minutes. With this performance, Wembanyama joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and David Robinson as the only players in NBA history to record at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, and eight blocks in multiple games. Devin Booker scored 32 points and provided four assists for the Phoenix Suns, who recorded their sixth loss of the season.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
