Despite Nikola Jokics season-high 38 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists, the Nuggets fall to the Rockets, 105-86. Jalen Green recorded 25 points and six rebounds for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun added 21 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in the victory. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tallied 20 points, five rebounds and three steals for the Nuggets in the losing effort. The Rockets improve to 2-1 in West Group B play, 8-6 in the regular season, while the Nuggets fall to 2-2 in West Group B play, 10-6 in the regular season.