Comeback Attempt
The Houston Rockets lost to the Denver Nuggets 112-109 at home in an NBA Cup game. Despite a strong comeback effort, the Rockets could not overcome their slow start. Reed Sheppard led Houston with a career-high 27 points.
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Brad Marchand recorded two assists in his first game back at TD Garden since being traded to the Florida Panthers, helping his new team secure a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal with 26 seconds left to end Florida's four-game losing streak. The Bruins, who received a standing ovation for their former captain, dropped their fifth straight game.