The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Houston Rockets, 134-124, at Ball Arena on Wednesday evening.

The Nuggets jumped out to a great start with a 41-26, lead after one quarter. The visitors picked up their play in the second, but the Nuggets stayed in control and took a 17-point cushion into the break. The Rockets kept up the fight in the third and managed to trim the deficit back to 11, heading into the final quarter. They continued to press in the fourth, but the Nuggets did not give up much ground and held on for their third straight win. This marks the second straight loss for the Rockets, who fall to 0-7 on the road.

Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists and a steal, in 33 minutes. Michael Porter followed up with 30 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Jamal Murray finished with 16 points, six rebounds and six assists, in his first game back from injury.

Meanwhile, Jalen Green led the Rockets with 26 points, six rebounds, nine assists and a block, in 34 minutes. Alperen Sengun followed up with 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Jabari Smith added 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists and a block.

The Rockets (8-8) will look to bounce back as they take on the Lakers in L.A. on Saturday. The Nuggets (13-6) clash with the Suns in Phoenix on Friday.