The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets, 124-103, at Toyota Center on Tuesday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Rockets led, 31-30, after one quarter. The Nuggets gained some momentum in the second and claimed a three-point edge at the break. Both sides brought a solid effort in the third, while the Rockets managed to claim the upper hand with a one-point lead heading into the final frame. The hosts rallied to an 11-point lead four minutes into the fourth quarter and kept control the rest of the way to close the upset win over the top team in the West.

Jalen Green led the Nuggets with 32 points, six rebounds, four assists and a steal, in 39 minutes. Alperen Sengun totaled 20 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and a block, while Kevin Porter finished with 20 points, three rebounds, nine assists and two steals. The Rockets shot 46.1 percent from the field, including 12-of-31 from long range.

Meanwhile, Michael Porter led the Nuggets with 23 points, seven rebounds and a block, in 33 minutes. Nikola Jokic followed up with 14 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals, while Aaron Gordon added 13 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four blocks. The Nuggets shot 47.1 percent from the field, including 11-of-36 from deep.

The Nuggets (52-27) will look to bounce back as they take on the Suns in Phoenix on Thursday. The Rockets (20-60) face the Hornets in Charlotte on Friday.