The Houston Rockets defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets, 107-104, at Toyota Center on Sunday.

While Denver led for the majority of the opening three quarters, Houston prevailed. They actually trailed 30-23 after the opening frame but outscored the Nuggets 84-72 across the final three quarters. There were seven lead changes in total, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. Nikola Jokic had a 50-footer to tie the game at the buzzer but fell short. Houston's bench outscored Denver's bench, 31-8. The Rockets also shot 23-of-29 from the free-throw line, while the Nugs hit 11-of-14.

The Nuggets (8-2) were led by Nikola Jokic, collecting 36 points, 21 rebounds and 11 assists. Michael Porter Jr provided 25 points and 10 rebounds. Aaron Gordon accrued 16 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks, while Reggie Jackson generated 14 points, four rebounds and two assists.

The Rockets (6-3) were led by Fred VanVleet, finishing with 26 points, two rebounds and four assists. Alperen Sengun amassed 23 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Jalen Green had nine points, eight rebounds and five assists, despite shooting 1-of-13 from the field. Jeff Green led the bench with 15 points and four boards.

On deck for Denver is a home matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. As for Houston, they also play the Clippers in their next game, facing them on Friday on the road.