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Nuggets-Rockets Series: Rockets Snap Skid with 115-101 Win Over Nuggets
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In the third matchup of the season—and following our preview of the December 15 overtime thriller—the Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday at Ball Arena, avenging two prior narrow losses and ending Denver's six-game winning streak. Kevin Durant led Houston with 31 points (five threes), while Reed Sheppard added 28 points (six threes), improving the Rockets to 17-8.