Nikola Jokic had 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 12th triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Houston Rockets 128-125 in overtime on Monday night in a matchup of two of the top three teams in the Western Conference standings.

In a battle waged between two of the biggest teams in basketball, the Nuggets made their last stand by going small.

Tyrese Maxey dropped from +10000 to +15000 as expected making room for Victor Wembanyama to reenter the race post injury, plus Jalen Brunson. Maxey missed the 76ers' recent game versus the Hawks, which resulted in a 120-117 loss. Maxey's 31.5 points per game remains third in the NBA and 7.2 assists is ninth.

Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets breezed past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 for their franchise-record 11th straight road win.

The Nuggets shot the ball effectively around the floor with a 59% clip from the field and 41% from three, won the turnover battle 12-16, and for Jokic himself, wound up being a typical MVP-level night of stuffing the stat sheet for an impressive 36 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in just under 30 minutes in a Denver win.

Nikola Jokic popped up on the injury report for the Denver Nuggets' matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

Nikola Jokic lauded the Nuggets for a 'professional' showing as they crushed the Kings 136-105, keeping their 11-game road streak alive.

Jokic in a ferocious duel, showcasing dual triple-doubles and pushing a game to the brink of personal intensity.