Nikola Jokic’s 12th triple-double of the season leads Nuggets to 128-125 OT win over Rockets

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.

Three Takeaways From Nuggets' Overtime Win Over Rockets

The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge nail-biting win over the Houston Rockets.

Rockets' Alperen Şengün, Nuggets' Nikola Jokić both record triple-doubles, but Denver gets OT win

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.

Nuggets vs. Rockets odds, prediction, line, time: 2025 NBA picks for December 15 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets 10,000 times and revealed its 2025 NBA picks

Three takeaways as Houston Rockets endure tough OT loss against Denver Nuggets

Houston comes up short in a tough overtime finish against Denver.

Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

The Houston Rockets (16-6) and Denver Nuggets (18-6) meet Monday at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Nuggets take down Rockets in overtime as two Western Conference contenders play another thriller

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.

Rockets excited for Tari Eason's return, but it won't be Monday night against Nuggets

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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