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.

The Rockets looked like they had the game won in regulation when Alperen Şengün hit a shot with 2.8 seconds remaining, but the Nuggets tied it and sent it to overtime.

After losing four consecutive home games, the Denver Nuggets finally picked up a win in Ball Arena on Monday night. making a statement in the process. Going against a very good Houston Rockets team, the Nuggets pulled out a 128-125 nail-biting win in overtime.

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Tari Eason will miss his 12th straight game with an oblique injury, but he is getting close to returning. It just won't be against the Nuggets on Monday night.

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Nikola Jokic recaps the Denver Nuggets' win against a "really talented" Houston Rockets team that snapped a four-game skid at home.

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