Key Takeaways:
- Kevin Durant netted 23 points while Alperen Sengun contributed 20 as Houston toppled Denver 110-100
- Jamal Murray scored 38 points for the Nuggets, marking his fourth game this season with at least 34 points
- The Rockets snapped a two-game losing streak, rebounding from defeats to Minnesota and Phoenix
Rockets Return to Winning Ways
On Monday night in Houston, the Rockets saw Kevin Durant finish with 23 points and Alperen Sengun add 20, propelling the hosts to a 110-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets. This result brings to an end a brief two-game losing streak for the Rockets, who had previously fallen to Minnesota and Phoenix after opening their campaign with a 7-1 record.
back in the W column 💪 https://t.co/PXxPOZzx75
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 10, 2026
Fourth Quarter Surge Secures Result
Denver’s Jamal Murray, who concluded the evening with 38 points, narrowed the margin to six by converting two free throws with around five minutes left on the clock. However, Houston responded swiftly as Christian Braun missed two free throws, allowing Sengun and Amen Thompson to add baskets and stretch the lead to 100-90 with four minutes remaining.
Murray again cut into the lead with four quick points following a Rockets turnover, reducing the deficit to four with under seven minutes to play. Nonetheless, Houston held firm: a close-range effort from Sengun plus a Fred VanVleet three-pointer pushed the margin back to 96-87 with five and a half minutes to go.
Nuggets Rally Falls Short
The Rockets had earlier enjoyed a 16-point cushion early in the third quarter. Denver responded emphatically, mounting an 18-2 surge powered by three-pointers from Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Cameron Johnson, which tied the contest at 60-60 with about five minutes left in the third. Houston’s only points in this span came from a pair of Durant free throws, as the team endured nine straight missed field goals and two turnovers.
The hosts broke their scoring drought when Tari Eason sank a shot with around four minutes to play in the third; that basket initiated an 11-2 Houston surge, widening the gap to 71-62.
Statistical Snapshot
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | Houston Rockets | 23 | 12 | 8 |
| Alperen Sengun | Houston Rockets | 20 | 11 | 8 |
| Jamal Murray | Denver Nuggets | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | 25 | 16 | 9 |
Up Next
- Denver will visit the Grizzlies on Wednesday night
- The Rockets will host Golden State, also on Wednesday night
