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The Nuggets trounce the Rockets in their first win of the season | Nuggets Numbers

Ryan breaks down Denver’s 124-111 win against the Houston Rockets and an MVP caliber performance from the Joker

By Ryan Blackburn

Host Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets win over James Harden, Christian Wood, and seven other players, AKA the Houston Rockets. Final score was 124-111, and Ryan broke down:

  • MVP caliber performance from Nikola Jokić with 19 points, 18 assists, and 12 rebounds
  • Jamal Murray getting the jump shot working again
  • Gary Harris and Paul Millsap each had good games
  • Michael Porter Jr. still has a lot to learn against top perimeter scorers
  • Denver’s staggered bench rotation
  • Three things to monitor going forward

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