Nikola Jokic was dominant yet again on Monday night, this time leading the Nuggets to an OT win vs. the Rockets despite fouling out.

Amid the emergence in recent years of Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, a common comparison heard around his name has been that of the three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.

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.

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka was less than pleased with the officiating in his team's 128-125 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

In a battle waged between two of the biggest teams in basketball, the Nuggets made their last stand by going small.

Nikola Jokic delivered another dominant performance, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 128-125 overtime victory vs. the Houston Rockets.

Denver Nuggets' superstar Nikola Jokic is set to play against the Houston Rockets on December 15, 2025, boosting the Nuggets' chances in a crucial Western Conference clash. Despite several key absences for Houston,

Watson has seen the offensive prowess of both Nuggets stars since arriving in 2022, but this season, he's seen it on full display as a nightly starter amid Denver's injury woes, and with Jokic and Murray having what could be the best start of both of their careers in the Mile High thus far.