The Denver Nuggets (18-16) play against the Houston Rockets (27-27) at Toyota Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Saturday January 1, 2022
Denver Nuggets 124, Houston Rockets 111 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. leaves Toyota Center after halftime quarrel houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 12:25 AM
Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. leaves Toyota Center after halftime quarrel houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 12:25 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Full ESPN story with @Tim MacMahon on Houston’s Kevin Porter Jr., leaving arena early after halftime blowup with assistant coach: es.pn/3mJjfz9 – 12:22 AM
Full ESPN story with @Tim MacMahon on Houston’s Kevin Porter Jr., leaving arena early after halftime blowup with assistant coach: es.pn/3mJjfz9 – 12:22 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Just a flat-out embarrassing last two nights for the Rockets both on and off the floor. It’s been awhile since they’ve been talked about nationally, but will certainly change – 12:21 AM
Just a flat-out embarrassing last two nights for the Rockets both on and off the floor. It’s been awhile since they’ve been talked about nationally, but will certainly change – 12:21 AM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
You almost forget that there was a game earlier this year where Christian Wood refused to shoot for like a half after complaining about touches the night before. – 12:21 AM
You almost forget that there was a game earlier this year where Christian Wood refused to shoot for like a half after complaining about touches the night before. – 12:21 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
This is what happens when you get your first win as Head Coach!
Congrats, Popeye! pic.twitter.com/mHpQosftdr – 12:10 AM
This is what happens when you get your first win as Head Coach!
Congrats, Popeye! pic.twitter.com/mHpQosftdr – 12:10 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: After Rockets assistant John Lucas called out multiple players including Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood at halftime tonight vs. Nuggets, Porter had a heated exchange with Lucas, threw an object and promptly left the arena – and Wood refused to sub into second half. – 12:06 AM
Sources: After Rockets assistant John Lucas called out multiple players including Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood at halftime tonight vs. Nuggets, Porter had a heated exchange with Lucas, threw an object and promptly left the arena – and Wood refused to sub into second half. – 12:06 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Kevin Porter Jr. is eligible to negotiate a big contract extension this offseason. There’s more to learn about what happened but straight up leaving the arena at halftime? That’s the kind of thing that could cost him millions. – 12:03 AM
Kevin Porter Jr. is eligible to negotiate a big contract extension this offseason. There’s more to learn about what happened but straight up leaving the arena at halftime? That’s the kind of thing that could cost him millions. – 12:03 AM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Can’t imagine the Rockets don’t at the very least fine, if not suspend Porter Jr. for that. Pretty inexcusable. – 11:55 PM
Can’t imagine the Rockets don’t at the very least fine, if not suspend Porter Jr. for that. Pretty inexcusable. – 11:55 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors are 9-5 against teams currently with winning records, four coming on the road. And GSW has beaten every team it’s lost to, save for DEN
The current winning teams the Warriors have yet to play: MIL, MIA, WAS
Still gotta see CHI, MEM, DEN on the road – 11:52 PM
Warriors are 9-5 against teams currently with winning records, four coming on the road. And GSW has beaten every team it’s lost to, save for DEN
The current winning teams the Warriors have yet to play: MIL, MIA, WAS
Still gotta see CHI, MEM, DEN on the road – 11:52 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. lost his temper during a heated halftime discussion and didn’t return to the court, leaving the Toyota Center during the second half of tonight’s loss to the Nuggets, sources told @Adrian Wojnarowski and me.
ESPN story coming soon. – 11:52 PM
Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. lost his temper during a heated halftime discussion and didn’t return to the court, leaving the Toyota Center during the second half of tonight’s loss to the Nuggets, sources told @Adrian Wojnarowski and me.
ESPN story coming soon. – 11:52 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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What a night.
DeMar DeRozan.
Mann O’ War.
Jazz/Dubs.
Do i trust Andrew Wiggins?
Jokic & Facu.
MVP race.
REDZONE.
Operation Turkey Shoot.
Taking your calls all night
twitter.com/i/spaces/1MnGn… – 11:34 PM
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What a night.
DeMar DeRozan.
Mann O’ War.
Jazz/Dubs.
Do i trust Andrew Wiggins?
Jokic & Facu.
MVP race.
REDZONE.
Operation Turkey Shoot.
Taking your calls all night
twitter.com/i/spaces/1MnGn… – 11:34 PM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Sat
Luka Garza, 20 pts, 14 reb, 1 stl
Jalen Green, 29 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 5-8 3P
Herb Jones, 14 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl, 3 blk
Daishen Nix, 13 pts, 1 ast, 2 stl
Trevelin Queen, 10 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl
Corey Kispert, 10 pts, 4 reb – 11:27 PM
Top Rookies on Sat
Luka Garza, 20 pts, 14 reb, 1 stl
Jalen Green, 29 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast, 5-8 3P
Herb Jones, 14 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl, 3 blk
Daishen Nix, 13 pts, 1 ast, 2 stl
Trevelin Queen, 10 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl
Corey Kispert, 10 pts, 4 reb – 11:27 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
24 PTS | 11 REB | 66.7 FG%
25th double-double of the season for the MVP 😤
#NikolaJokic #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/qn4p8f9us1 – 11:25 PM
24 PTS | 11 REB | 66.7 FG%
25th double-double of the season for the MVP 😤
#NikolaJokic #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/qn4p8f9us1 – 11:25 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jalen Green: “Were a young team. We’ve got a lot to learn, a lot to figure out.” – 11:20 PM
Jalen Green: “Were a young team. We’ve got a lot to learn, a lot to figure out.” – 11:20 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We don’t have all the details of what happened, but my too-soon feeling on it: Breaking a team rule isn’t necessarily a strike against Christian Wood. His poor play/response to being benched for it is. Leadership includes taking responsibility. – 11:14 PM
We don’t have all the details of what happened, but my too-soon feeling on it: Breaking a team rule isn’t necessarily a strike against Christian Wood. His poor play/response to being benched for it is. Leadership includes taking responsibility. – 11:14 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets Jae’Sean Tate said he wouldn’t discuss what was the ‘spirited debate’ at halftime that HC Silas mentioned. “What goes on the locker room doesn’t need to be put out there.” @SportsTalk790 – 11:08 PM
#Rockets Jae’Sean Tate said he wouldn’t discuss what was the ‘spirited debate’ at halftime that HC Silas mentioned. “What goes on the locker room doesn’t need to be put out there.” @SportsTalk790 – 11:08 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jae’Sean Tate didn’t want to discuss details about the “spirited debate” that Silas said happened at halftime. – 11:07 PM
Jae’Sean Tate didn’t want to discuss details about the “spirited debate” that Silas said happened at halftime. – 11:07 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
“When you want a team to do better – you have to let them know. Tonight was a night I had to let them know.” –#Rockets HC Silas on the halftime conversations in the locker room. Said “I have certain demands of this team as far as playing hard. I wasn’t satisfied with the effort.” – 11:04 PM
“When you want a team to do better – you have to let them know. Tonight was a night I had to let them know.” –#Rockets HC Silas on the halftime conversations in the locker room. Said “I have certain demands of this team as far as playing hard. I wasn’t satisfied with the effort.” – 11:04 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Curry at 28 minutes. Imagine Kerr would love to bring him back at the 8-minute mark. But if he brought him back now with 9:48 left, he’d finish at 38 minutes. That’s a reasonable number given the extra day of rest after the Nuggets game was postponed – 11:01 PM
Curry at 28 minutes. Imagine Kerr would love to bring him back at the 8-minute mark. But if he brought him back now with 9:48 left, he’d finish at 38 minutes. That’s a reasonable number given the extra day of rest after the Nuggets game was postponed – 11:01 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets HC Silas said Kevin Porter Jr didn’t play in the 2nd half b/c they were evaluating that leg again. Porter’s left thigh contusion was the issue again. – 11:00 PM
#Rockets HC Silas said Kevin Porter Jr didn’t play in the 2nd half b/c they were evaluating that leg again. Porter’s left thigh contusion was the issue again. – 11:00 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Watch the rookie score 29 PTS in 28 minutes!
RT to vote @Jalen Green for #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Dwbg4ELWnq – 11:00 PM
Watch the rookie score 29 PTS in 28 minutes!
RT to vote @Jalen Green for #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Dwbg4ELWnq – 11:00 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets HC Silas on Christian Wood : “He broke a team rule, so I decided not to start him. ‘Coaches decision” to not play him in the 2nd half.” @SportsTalk790 – 10:58 PM
#Rockets HC Silas on Christian Wood : “He broke a team rule, so I decided not to start him. ‘Coaches decision” to not play him in the 2nd half.” @SportsTalk790 – 10:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Christian Wood broke a team so he did not start. Silas said Wood did not play in the second half because of a “coach’s decision.” – 10:58 PM
Christian Wood broke a team so he did not start. Silas said Wood did not play in the second half because of a “coach’s decision.” – 10:58 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Stephen Silas on Christian Wood:
“We’re basically going to keep that internal. But he broke a team rule, I didn’t start him, and decided not to play him in the second half.” – 10:58 PM
Stephen Silas on Christian Wood:
“We’re basically going to keep that internal. But he broke a team rule, I didn’t start him, and decided not to play him in the second half.” – 10:58 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas says Christian Wood broke a team rule and the plan was not to start him and then he decided not to play him after halftime – 10:58 PM
Stephen Silas says Christian Wood broke a team rule and the plan was not to start him and then he decided not to play him after halftime – 10:58 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Coach Silas said Christian Wood broke a team rule, which kept him out of the starting lineup. It was a coach’s decision to keep him out in the second half. – 10:57 PM
Coach Silas said Christian Wood broke a team rule, which kept him out of the starting lineup. It was a coach’s decision to keep him out in the second half. – 10:57 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Stephen Silas: Christian Wood did not start due to breaking a team rule. He won’t go into details. – 10:57 PM
Stephen Silas: Christian Wood did not start due to breaking a team rule. He won’t go into details. – 10:57 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
The Rockets in their losing streak have trailed by 25, 11, 28, 14, 23, 25 and 31. – 10:53 PM
The Rockets in their losing streak have trailed by 25, 11, 28, 14, 23, 25 and 31. – 10:53 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Would expect Stephen Silas to spend at least as much time talking things over in the post-game locker room as he did at halftime when the Rockets barely made it back in time for the first possession. – 10:47 PM
Would expect Stephen Silas to spend at least as much time talking things over in the post-game locker room as he did at halftime when the Rockets barely made it back in time for the first possession. – 10:47 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jalen Green is now 1 of only 3 rookies to ever record 12 free throws and 5 three-pointers in one game 🔥
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/pmECFscRag – 10:45 PM
Jalen Green is now 1 of only 3 rookies to ever record 12 free throws and 5 three-pointers in one game 🔥
@CreditKarma | #MoneyMoveoftheGame pic.twitter.com/pmECFscRag – 10:45 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nuggets players went nuts when acting coach Popeye Jones entered the locker room after the game. – 10:44 PM
Nuggets players went nuts when acting coach Popeye Jones entered the locker room after the game. – 10:44 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Despite that 37-point Rockets fourth quarter, #Nuggets pound Houston 124-111 to earn Popeye Jones his first win.
Walking by the team’s locker room, you could hear how excited the team was for him. – 10:39 PM
Despite that 37-point Rockets fourth quarter, #Nuggets pound Houston 124-111 to earn Popeye Jones his first win.
Walking by the team’s locker room, you could hear how excited the team was for him. – 10:39 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
First W in a year 😉
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/nZGrc2FL0G – 10:37 PM
First W in a year 😉
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/nZGrc2FL0G – 10:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they beat the Houston Rockets 124-111.
-Facu was the MVP of the game for sure
-Rivers and Vlatko both get hurt after being questionable tonight
-The Rockets are awful. This game doesn’t really show that much for Denver other than strong culture pic.twitter.com/K6oUuGhVcd – 10:36 PM
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they beat the Houston Rockets 124-111.
-Facu was the MVP of the game for sure
-Rivers and Vlatko both get hurt after being questionable tonight
-The Rockets are awful. This game doesn’t really show that much for Denver other than strong culture pic.twitter.com/K6oUuGhVcd – 10:36 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
In four games since returning from a hamstring injury, #Rockets rookie Jalen Green is averaging 22.3 points on 48.1% FG, 51.5% from three (17-33 3P) and 87.0% at the line in 29.7 minutes per game. pic.twitter.com/DyYwaz4w6u – 10:33 PM
In four games since returning from a hamstring injury, #Rockets rookie Jalen Green is averaging 22.3 points on 48.1% FG, 51.5% from three (17-33 3P) and 87.0% at the line in 29.7 minutes per game. pic.twitter.com/DyYwaz4w6u – 10:33 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic kept the ball after the game – I assume it’s going to Popeye Jones for his first game as a head coach, and his first win. – 10:32 PM
Jokic kept the ball after the game – I assume it’s going to Popeye Jones for his first game as a head coach, and his first win. – 10:32 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nuggets 124, Rockets/Vipers 111. End of the Rockets bench reduced a 31-point lead to something unrelated to the game. Jalen Green did get 29 in 28 minutes. – 10:31 PM
Nuggets 124, Rockets/Vipers 111. End of the Rockets bench reduced a 31-point lead to something unrelated to the game. Jalen Green did get 29 in 28 minutes. – 10:31 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Looked like Austin Rivers reinjured his right thumb just now. Walked off the floor and straight into the locker room. He was a game-time decision coming into tonight. – 10:31 PM
Looked like Austin Rivers reinjured his right thumb just now. Walked off the floor and straight into the locker room. He was a game-time decision coming into tonight. – 10:31 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets lose to Nuggets, 124-111, it’s the Rockets 7th straight loss. Green with 29 pts (5-8 on 3’s) – 10:30 PM
#Rockets lose to Nuggets, 124-111, it’s the Rockets 7th straight loss. Green with 29 pts (5-8 on 3’s) – 10:30 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
Mark this victory down as a “culture” win. Popeye Jones talked about just needing to supplement what is already in place with the #Nuggets, and he did a great job. But the players’ approach was stellar, and despite everything this team is enduring, they find ways to win. – 10:29 PM
Mark this victory down as a “culture” win. Popeye Jones talked about just needing to supplement what is already in place with the #Nuggets, and he did a great job. But the players’ approach was stellar, and despite everything this team is enduring, they find ways to win. – 10:29 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Austin Rivers hurt that thumb again just falling on the floor. That’s unfortunate. Couple of real injuries in this game, no breaks for the Nuggets. – 10:29 PM
Austin Rivers hurt that thumb again just falling on the floor. That’s unfortunate. Couple of real injuries in this game, no breaks for the Nuggets. – 10:29 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
The precision 🤌
A masterclass from @Facundo Campazzo pic.twitter.com/vu10U4ZABd – 10:28 PM
The precision 🤌
A masterclass from @Facundo Campazzo pic.twitter.com/vu10U4ZABd – 10:28 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Austin Rivers just walked off the court and toward the locker room. Looked like he hurt his thumb. – 10:27 PM
Austin Rivers just walked off the court and toward the locker room. Looked like he hurt his thumb. – 10:27 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
A really rough game from Austin Rivers, despite the blowout. – 10:24 PM
A really rough game from Austin Rivers, despite the blowout. – 10:24 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
We love ourselves some Point Joker 🃏
#NikolaJokic #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/YH17TnIWWW – 10:19 PM
We love ourselves some Point Joker 🃏
#NikolaJokic #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/YH17TnIWWW – 10:19 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jalen Green appears to be done with 29 points in 28 minutes. He joins Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen as the only rookies to have had 12 free throws and five 3s in the same game. – 10:16 PM
Jalen Green appears to be done with 29 points in 28 minutes. He joins Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen as the only rookies to have had 12 free throws and five 3s in the same game. – 10:16 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
It’s a 27-point game with 6:49 left in the game, and Nikola Jokic is still in. What I wouldn’t give to get a live feed of Nuggets coach Michael Malone right now. – 10:15 PM
It’s a 27-point game with 6:49 left in the game, and Nikola Jokic is still in. What I wouldn’t give to get a live feed of Nuggets coach Michael Malone right now. – 10:15 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jaygup steps behind the arc! 💦 pic.twitter.com/ew0KlWBOlp – 10:15 PM
Jaygup steps behind the arc! 💦 pic.twitter.com/ew0KlWBOlp – 10:15 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Jalen Green in 27 minutes:
29 points
6-13 from the field
5-8 from 3-PT range
12-14 from the FT line – 10:14 PM
Jalen Green in 27 minutes:
29 points
6-13 from the field
5-8 from 3-PT range
12-14 from the FT line – 10:14 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
From a standpoint on what he’s done on both ends of the court, running the team and being in control of all things on the offensive end, plus scoring, individual and team defense; this has, IMO, been the best game of Facu’s time with the #Nuggets. He’s played a brilliant game. – 10:13 PM
From a standpoint on what he’s done on both ends of the court, running the team and being in control of all things on the offensive end, plus scoring, individual and team defense; this has, IMO, been the best game of Facu’s time with the #Nuggets. He’s played a brilliant game. – 10:13 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
At the half: Warriors 64, Jazz 50
– Wiggins 17, Porter 16, Curry 11
– 23-21 rebounding edge
– FTA deficit: 18-4
– Warriors’ D over last 4 qtrs: 79 points, Nuggets/Jazz combine for 30.6 pct FG (26-85) – 10:13 PM
At the half: Warriors 64, Jazz 50
– Wiggins 17, Porter 16, Curry 11
– 23-21 rebounding edge
– FTA deficit: 18-4
– Warriors’ D over last 4 qtrs: 79 points, Nuggets/Jazz combine for 30.6 pct FG (26-85) – 10:13 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
POINT JOKIC behind-the-back to Bol Bol let’s get nuts Denver!!! pic.twitter.com/heMb4IAdKS – 10:11 PM
POINT JOKIC behind-the-back to Bol Bol let’s get nuts Denver!!! pic.twitter.com/heMb4IAdKS – 10:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I’m laughing my head off at Jokic hitting Rayjon Tucker in the face, who probably has no idea where to stand and was clearly standing wrong. – 10:10 PM
I’m laughing my head off at Jokic hitting Rayjon Tucker in the face, who probably has no idea where to stand and was clearly standing wrong. – 10:10 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I picked Jalen Green for ROY in the Denver Stiffs’ season preview. Apparently I was predicting this Green game. – 10:10 PM
I picked Jalen Green for ROY in the Denver Stiffs’ season preview. Apparently I was predicting this Green game. – 10:10 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Really nice showing from Bol Bol tonight. 11 points on 5-5 shooting, 3 rebounds and an assist to Nikola Jokic in the pick-and-roll. He’s a +21 in 13 minutes. – 10:10 PM
Really nice showing from Bol Bol tonight. 11 points on 5-5 shooting, 3 rebounds and an assist to Nikola Jokic in the pick-and-roll. He’s a +21 in 13 minutes. – 10:10 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
we now get an entire quarter of Bol Bol and he has 9 points already this rules – 10:08 PM
we now get an entire quarter of Bol Bol and he has 9 points already this rules – 10:08 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Bol-Jokic pick and roll leading to Bol throwing the perfect high-low pass to Jokic for the bucket. Wut. – 10:07 PM
Bol-Jokic pick and roll leading to Bol throwing the perfect high-low pass to Jokic for the bucket. Wut. – 10:07 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
The Bol / Jokic PnR is terrific. Exactly what I needed to start the New Year, – 10:07 PM
The Bol / Jokic PnR is terrific. Exactly what I needed to start the New Year, – 10:07 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
He’s busting out all the moves tonight!
😯 @Facundo Campazzo pic.twitter.com/E0Mqo4ZXdV – 10:06 PM
He’s busting out all the moves tonight!
😯 @Facundo Campazzo pic.twitter.com/E0Mqo4ZXdV – 10:06 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Such a weird day:
• Eric Gordon (groin) out
• Alperen Sengun (ankle) out at least a week
• Christian Wood mysteriously benched (disciplinary move?), not an option in second half
• KPJ (thigh) injured in first half, out for the game – 10:02 PM
Such a weird day:
• Eric Gordon (groin) out
• Alperen Sengun (ankle) out at least a week
• Christian Wood mysteriously benched (disciplinary move?), not an option in second half
• KPJ (thigh) injured in first half, out for the game – 10:02 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nuggets 99, Rockets 74. Rockets losing streak at seven games.
Wait, being told they will play another quarter. Most of the Rockets will not, with the Vipers already getting the minutes. – 10:01 PM
Nuggets 99, Rockets 74. Rockets losing streak at seven games.
Wait, being told they will play another quarter. Most of the Rockets will not, with the Vipers already getting the minutes. – 10:01 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of 3.
Rockets: 74
Nuggets: 99
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/xSikQRVQax – 10:01 PM
End of 3.
Rockets: 74
Nuggets: 99
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/xSikQRVQax – 10:01 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Vlatko Cancar takes an MMA-level elbow to the face, blood gushes out of his nose.
Refs: was that a foul? Don’t think so. Play on… wait, maybe stop play so they can mop some blood up, then play on. – 10:01 PM
Vlatko Cancar takes an MMA-level elbow to the face, blood gushes out of his nose.
Refs: was that a foul? Don’t think so. Play on… wait, maybe stop play so they can mop some blood up, then play on. – 10:01 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Kevin Porter Jr.’s left thigh is being evaluated. He is questionable to return. He missed 12 straight games with the left thigh contusion. – 9:59 PM
Kevin Porter Jr.’s left thigh is being evaluated. He is questionable to return. He missed 12 straight games with the left thigh contusion. – 9:59 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Kevin Porter Jr.’s left thigh is being evaluated, Rockets said. He was listed as probable with the issue he has had much of the season. – 9:58 PM
Kevin Porter Jr.’s left thigh is being evaluated, Rockets said. He was listed as probable with the issue he has had much of the season. – 9:58 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets say Kevin Porter Jr is questionable to return tonight (Left thigh) – 9:57 PM
Rockets say Kevin Porter Jr is questionable to return tonight (Left thigh) – 9:57 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There was a point where I was gonna call this game over, but the Rockets putting together a 9-0 after that timeout nixed that idea. I’ve seen this movie before. – 9:55 PM
There was a point where I was gonna call this game over, but the Rockets putting together a 9-0 after that timeout nixed that idea. I’ve seen this movie before. – 9:55 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets lineup with nearly 16 minutes left: Nix, Garuba, Martin, Christopher and Queen. – 9:52 PM
Rockets lineup with nearly 16 minutes left: Nix, Garuba, Martin, Christopher and Queen. – 9:52 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
For those wondering- Christian Wood is on the Rockets bench, Kevin Porter Jr is not – 9:51 PM
For those wondering- Christian Wood is on the Rockets bench, Kevin Porter Jr is not – 9:51 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The lineup on the floor right now consists of two 19-year olds, two 20-year olds and Uncle David Nwaba. – 9:51 PM
The lineup on the floor right now consists of two 19-year olds, two 20-year olds and Uncle David Nwaba. – 9:51 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Austin Rivers gets the dunk, and the entire bench stands up in awe. Can’t remember the last time he had an in-game dunk. – 9:48 PM
Austin Rivers gets the dunk, and the entire bench stands up in awe. Can’t remember the last time he had an in-game dunk. – 9:48 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Usman Garuba checks in at center for Daniel Theis. Not Christian Wood, who was 0-4 in the first half.
I’m guessing this is a disciplinary issue of some sort, but we will find out postgame. – 9:48 PM
Usman Garuba checks in at center for Daniel Theis. Not Christian Wood, who was 0-4 in the first half.
I’m guessing this is a disciplinary issue of some sort, but we will find out postgame. – 9:48 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Usman Garuba, who is not Christian Wood, checking in midway through the third quarter for Theis. – 9:45 PM
Usman Garuba, who is not Christian Wood, checking in midway through the third quarter for Theis. – 9:45 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Usman Garuba will check in ahead of Christian Wood in the second half – 9:45 PM
Usman Garuba will check in ahead of Christian Wood in the second half – 9:45 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
The Rockets are playing Jokic the way you’re supposed to: play him rough, trust the refs won’t call it, hope they do call him for some BS fouls and you can get him out of the game. And they’re currently getting blitzed by Denver’s other guys. It’s quite a nice change. – 9:45 PM
The Rockets are playing Jokic the way you’re supposed to: play him rough, trust the refs won’t call it, hope they do call him for some BS fouls and you can get him out of the game. And they’re currently getting blitzed by Denver’s other guys. It’s quite a nice change. – 9:45 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jalen is in his bag tonight! 💼
RT to vote for @Jalen Green! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/pppjVMop7f – 9:44 PM
Jalen is in his bag tonight! 💼
RT to vote for @Jalen Green! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/pppjVMop7f – 9:44 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Facu takes the charge, and Rayjon Tucker, who arrived last night, comes all the way from the #Nuggets bench to pick him up. – 9:44 PM
Facu takes the charge, and Rayjon Tucker, who arrived last night, comes all the way from the #Nuggets bench to pick him up. – 9:44 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Not Houston’s night, but man oh man has Jalen Green had a night. Just under 7 mins left in the 3rd, and he’s up to 26 points, including 4-6 from 3 and 12-14 from the free throw line. – 9:44 PM
Not Houston’s night, but man oh man has Jalen Green had a night. Just under 7 mins left in the 3rd, and he’s up to 26 points, including 4-6 from 3 and 12-14 from the free throw line. – 9:44 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Aaron Gordon was too excited after that help block on Theis. Stepped out of bounds before another potential highlight. It’s fun watching the Nuggets play with excitement though, not gonna lie. I’ll take the mistakes. – 9:37 PM
Aaron Gordon was too excited after that help block on Theis. Stepped out of bounds before another potential highlight. It’s fun watching the Nuggets play with excitement though, not gonna lie. I’ll take the mistakes. – 9:37 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
During the 2ndQ under the Nuggets basket, Kevin Porter Jr looked like he tweaked something with his leg, did not come out of the game, but now did not start the second half, Brooks gets the call instead. #Rockets – 9:34 PM
During the 2ndQ under the Nuggets basket, Kevin Porter Jr looked like he tweaked something with his leg, did not come out of the game, but now did not start the second half, Brooks gets the call instead. #Rockets – 9:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Rockets announcers discussing “a lack of respect for Jae’Sean Tate on minimal fouls” and I’m over here trying to avoid sticking a spoon in my eye. – 9:32 PM
Rockets announcers discussing “a lack of respect for Jae’Sean Tate on minimal fouls” and I’m over here trying to avoid sticking a spoon in my eye. – 9:32 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Me: Man, Jokic not really on his game yet, I’m sure he’ll come on strong
Jokic: 14 points on 5-of-8, 6 boards, 5 assists despite foul trouble and just 14 minutes.
Me: …of course. – 9:32 PM
Me: Man, Jokic not really on his game yet, I’m sure he’ll come on strong
Jokic: 14 points on 5-of-8, 6 boards, 5 assists despite foul trouble and just 14 minutes.
Me: …of course. – 9:32 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Armoni Brooks starting the second half instead of Kevin Porter Jr. Wood again not starting the half. – 9:30 PM
Armoni Brooks starting the second half instead of Kevin Porter Jr. Wood again not starting the half. – 9:30 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
With three minutes left before the second half starts, one Rockets player (Christopher) back on the floor. There were perhaps a few things to talk over. – 9:27 PM
With three minutes left before the second half starts, one Rockets player (Christopher) back on the floor. There were perhaps a few things to talk over. – 9:27 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nuggets go into the half against the Rockets with a 77-55 lead
Jokic leads Denver w/ 14 points. Aaron Gordon has returned & has 13 pts, 5 rebs & Barton added 10. But make no mistake, it’s a Facu Campazzo game. He has 13 points, 8 assists.
What’s your message to the team? – 9:18 PM
Nuggets go into the half against the Rockets with a 77-55 lead
Jokic leads Denver w/ 14 points. Aaron Gordon has returned & has 13 pts, 5 rebs & Barton added 10. But make no mistake, it’s a Facu Campazzo game. He has 13 points, 8 assists.
What’s your message to the team? – 9:18 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Rockets 77-55.
-A cool 47 points in the second quarter, led by Campazzo’s 13 points on 5 shots w/ 8 assists
-Jokic with 3 fouls, Theis did his job
-Bench was stellar
-Gordon as a PnR roll man is great pic.twitter.com/GOP74kKQpL – 9:18 PM
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Rockets 77-55.
-A cool 47 points in the second quarter, led by Campazzo’s 13 points on 5 shots w/ 8 assists
-Jokic with 3 fouls, Theis did his job
-Bench was stellar
-Gordon as a PnR roll man is great pic.twitter.com/GOP74kKQpL – 9:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Longtime NBA assistant Popeye Jones fills in as Nuggets coach ift.tt/32OqKxA – 9:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Longtime NBA assistant Popeye Jones fills in as Nuggets coach ift.tt/32OqKxA – 9:18 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
In that second quarter, the #Nuggets scored a ridiculous 47 points and made 17 FGs. So, again, 17 made FGs in the 2nd quarter.
In the entire game, Houston has made 16 FGs. – 9:18 PM
In that second quarter, the #Nuggets scored a ridiculous 47 points and made 17 FGs. So, again, 17 made FGs in the 2nd quarter.
In the entire game, Houston has made 16 FGs. – 9:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nuggets 77, Rockets 55 at half. Jalen Green was impressive, scoring 20. Drawing fouls with explosive first step, is 12 of 14 from the line. Nuggets with 47 second-quarter points with Jokic getting just four. – 9:17 PM
Nuggets 77, Rockets 55 at half. Jalen Green was impressive, scoring 20. Drawing fouls with explosive first step, is 12 of 14 from the line. Nuggets with 47 second-quarter points with Jokic getting just four. – 9:17 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets allowed 47 pts to Nuggets in 2ndQ (17-23 FG, 6-12 on 3’s) – most pts vs HOU in any quarter all season. Nuggets lead, 77-55 at the half. – 9:16 PM
#Rockets allowed 47 pts to Nuggets in 2ndQ (17-23 FG, 6-12 on 3’s) – most pts vs HOU in any quarter all season. Nuggets lead, 77-55 at the half. – 9:16 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Both teams spent a good portion of both quarters in the bonus. Officials are calling this one way too tight. Especially for a blowout.
77-55 Nuggets at the half.
Already 34 FTs between the two teams. – 9:16 PM
Both teams spent a good portion of both quarters in the bonus. Officials are calling this one way too tight. Especially for a blowout.
77-55 Nuggets at the half.
Already 34 FTs between the two teams. – 9:16 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
OH. MY. GOD.
Ladies and gentlemen, @Facundo Campazzo 😱 pic.twitter.com/0D0fUQ1kiB – 9:16 PM
OH. MY. GOD.
Ladies and gentlemen, @Facundo Campazzo 😱 pic.twitter.com/0D0fUQ1kiB – 9:16 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jalen Green’s scoring ability was on display in the first half. He’s got 20 at halftime, hitting 2-3 from deep and 12-14 at the line after numerous drives to the basket. – 9:16 PM
Jalen Green’s scoring ability was on display in the first half. He’s got 20 at halftime, hitting 2-3 from deep and 12-14 at the line after numerous drives to the basket. – 9:16 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets allowed 74 first-half points to the extremely shorthanded Heat last night. They have allowed 77 first-half points to the extraordinarily shorthanded Nuggets tonight. Players around the league struggling with their shots checking their schedules. – 9:16 PM
Rockets allowed 74 first-half points to the extremely shorthanded Heat last night. They have allowed 77 first-half points to the extraordinarily shorthanded Nuggets tonight. Players around the league struggling with their shots checking their schedules. – 9:16 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Campazzo doesn’t stop. He heads to halftime with 13 points, nine assists and three rebounds. A game-high plus-15.
#Nuggets are up 77-55 (!) at halftime. – 9:15 PM
Campazzo doesn’t stop. He heads to halftime with 13 points, nine assists and three rebounds. A game-high plus-15.
#Nuggets are up 77-55 (!) at halftime. – 9:15 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets trail 77-55 at halftime. Nikola Jokic was limited to 13 minutes because of foul trouble and the Nuggets were +16 while he was on the bench – 9:15 PM
Rockets trail 77-55 at halftime. Nikola Jokic was limited to 13 minutes because of foul trouble and the Nuggets were +16 while he was on the bench – 9:15 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Double foul on Daniel Theis and JaMychal Green. Theis shoved Green’s hand off him after the whistle – 9:14 PM
Double foul on Daniel Theis and JaMychal Green. Theis shoved Green’s hand off him after the whistle – 9:14 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Jalen Green in 15 minutes:
20 points
3-5 from the field
12-14 from the FT line (!!!) – 9:13 PM
Jalen Green in 15 minutes:
20 points
3-5 from the field
12-14 from the FT line (!!!) – 9:13 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
The effort from Denver in this game despite the really weird ref whistle is very impressive. – 9:12 PM
The effort from Denver in this game despite the really weird ref whistle is very impressive. – 9:12 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Facu is just slicing up the Rockets whichever way he fancies. This is so fun. – 9:12 PM
Facu is just slicing up the Rockets whichever way he fancies. This is so fun. – 9:12 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Facu Campazzo toying with the Rockets. He’s a regular Kyle Guy. – 9:11 PM
Facu Campazzo toying with the Rockets. He’s a regular Kyle Guy. – 9:11 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jalen Green has attempted 10 free throws tonight. That is a career high – 9:08 PM
Jalen Green has attempted 10 free throws tonight. That is a career high – 9:08 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Love to watch Jalen Green attack the basket and get to the free throw line like this. His high scoring games shouldn’t depend on three-point shooting as much as they have. It’s what I talked about with @Alykhan Bijani on the last pod. – 9:05 PM
Love to watch Jalen Green attack the basket and get to the free throw line like this. His high scoring games shouldn’t depend on three-point shooting as much as they have. It’s what I talked about with @Alykhan Bijani on the last pod. – 9:05 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The Rockets let the game get out of control in a hurry, but this is what we’ve been wanting to see from Jalen Green — constantly attacking the basket. He’s being rewarded by getting to the line. – 9:04 PM
The Rockets let the game get out of control in a hurry, but this is what we’ve been wanting to see from Jalen Green — constantly attacking the basket. He’s being rewarded by getting to the line. – 9:04 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Another look at The Magician’s latest trick 🪄 pic.twitter.com/w4fLYNNd1B – 9:03 PM
Another look at The Magician’s latest trick 🪄 pic.twitter.com/w4fLYNNd1B – 9:03 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nuggets acting coach Popeye Jones challenging the foul call on Jokic. That is so Popeye. – 9:01 PM
Nuggets acting coach Popeye Jones challenging the foul call on Jokic. That is so Popeye. – 9:01 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets have 9 defensive rebounds while the Nuggets have 7 offensive rebounds. That dog won’t hunt – 9:00 PM
The Rockets have 9 defensive rebounds while the Nuggets have 7 offensive rebounds. That dog won’t hunt – 9:00 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Refs are losing control of this G League game Denver and Houston are playing, and in retaliation are refusing to make any correct calls the rest of this half it feels like. – 9:00 PM
Refs are losing control of this G League game Denver and Houston are playing, and in retaliation are refusing to make any correct calls the rest of this half it feels like. – 9:00 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets have gotten two stops in the second quarter. Two. There is 4:14 left in the half. Nuggets up 20. – 8:59 PM
Rockets have gotten two stops in the second quarter. Two. There is 4:14 left in the half. Nuggets up 20. – 8:59 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Facu grabs an offensive rebound, kicks to Austin Rivers for a 3-pointer in the corner.
Austin buries it and sends prayer hands to the skies. He’s now 1 for 6 from 3. – 8:59 PM
Facu grabs an offensive rebound, kicks to Austin Rivers for a 3-pointer in the corner.
Austin buries it and sends prayer hands to the skies. He’s now 1 for 6 from 3. – 8:59 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Jae’Sean is just too strong! 😤
RT to vote for @o_tate_! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/n7ZnYS9wxr – 8:58 PM
Jae’Sean is just too strong! 😤
RT to vote for @o_tate_! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/n7ZnYS9wxr – 8:58 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Mentioned last night (second item) houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron that it is waaaaaay past time the Rockets forget about the officials and understand it’s on them to defend without fouling. Tonight’s another example. – 8:57 PM
Mentioned last night (second item) houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron that it is waaaaaay past time the Rockets forget about the officials and understand it’s on them to defend without fouling. Tonight’s another example. – 8:57 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jae’Sean Tate is fed up with the officials. He wasn’t happy at a call by Cheryl Flores on Jokic, then he was called for an away from the play foul. Then CJ Washington hit him with a technical – 8:56 PM
Jae’Sean Tate is fed up with the officials. He wasn’t happy at a call by Cheryl Flores on Jokic, then he was called for an away from the play foul. Then CJ Washington hit him with a technical – 8:56 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Credentialed media members every single time Bol Bol does anything good. pic.twitter.com/qGRn28FP72 – 8:55 PM
Credentialed media members every single time Bol Bol does anything good. pic.twitter.com/qGRn28FP72 – 8:55 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Facu-Bol-JaMychal Green-Rivers-Vlatko is playing very well; just as everyone expected. – 8:54 PM
Facu-Bol-JaMychal Green-Rivers-Vlatko is playing very well; just as everyone expected. – 8:54 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
After their 1 of 9 start, the Nuggets have made 17 of 24 shots, much of that with Jokic out. Have scored 35 points in nine minutes. – 8:53 PM
After their 1 of 9 start, the Nuggets have made 17 of 24 shots, much of that with Jokic out. Have scored 35 points in nine minutes. – 8:53 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
The lineup of Facu-J-Myke-Austin-Bol-Vlatko is … cooking?
#Nuggets up 49-40 with 6:36 left in the second quarter. The fact that Nikola is still on the bench this late into the half a very good sign. – 8:52 PM
The lineup of Facu-J-Myke-Austin-Bol-Vlatko is … cooking?
#Nuggets up 49-40 with 6:36 left in the second quarter. The fact that Nikola is still on the bench this late into the half a very good sign. – 8:52 PM
𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝 💦 TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
These have been strong Vlatko minutes on both ends. Facu is dining people up. JaMychal Green is finally adding some production to the mix. Good stretch from the bench so far. – 8:46 PM
These have been strong Vlatko minutes on both ends. Facu is dining people up. JaMychal Green is finally adding some production to the mix. Good stretch from the bench so far. – 8:46 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Vlatko Cancar just converted one of the best euro’s I’ve seen from a Nuggets player and;
It’s fitting – 8:46 PM
Vlatko Cancar just converted one of the best euro’s I’ve seen from a Nuggets player and;
It’s fitting – 8:46 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Facu nutmegs Christian Wood, who got benched tonight because he can’t handle Jokić. Not a great day for Christian Wood. – 8:45 PM
Facu nutmegs Christian Wood, who got benched tonight because he can’t handle Jokić. Not a great day for Christian Wood. – 8:45 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Nuggets with 25 points in less than six minutes to end the first, start the second quarter. No lead is enough if you play no defense. – 8:45 PM
Nuggets with 25 points in less than six minutes to end the first, start the second quarter. No lead is enough if you play no defense. – 8:45 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Unsure what’s going on with Facu Campazzo.
He’s tried four insane passes.
Finally converts on a nutmeg to JaMychal Green for a highlight dunk. – 8:45 PM
Unsure what’s going on with Facu Campazzo.
He’s tried four insane passes.
Finally converts on a nutmeg to JaMychal Green for a highlight dunk. – 8:45 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
End of 1.
Rockets: 31
Nuggets: 30
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/qJN5KCU74I – 8:42 PM
End of 1.
Rockets: 31
Nuggets: 30
@Kroger | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/qJN5KCU74I – 8:42 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Once down 11, #Nuggets down just 31-30 after first quarter.
Bench (and Bol!) with 8 points giving Denver a spark. – 8:40 PM
Once down 11, #Nuggets down just 31-30 after first quarter.
Bench (and Bol!) with 8 points giving Denver a spark. – 8:40 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets 31, Nuggets 30 after 1. Rockets led by 11, broke down a bit when went to the bench. Jokic with 10, Porter Jr. and Green combine for 15. – 8:40 PM
Rockets 31, Nuggets 30 after 1. Rockets led by 11, broke down a bit when went to the bench. Jokic with 10, Porter Jr. and Green combine for 15. – 8:40 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
KPJ wanted to fly! 🛫
RT to vote for @Kevin Porter! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/vbsCMOdCy8 – 8:39 PM
KPJ wanted to fly! 🛫
RT to vote for @Kevin Porter! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/vbsCMOdCy8 – 8:39 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
First quarter minutes for Bol Bol tonight in Houston. It’s his first rotation minutes since Nov. 15 against the Mavs. – 8:35 PM
First quarter minutes for Bol Bol tonight in Houston. It’s his first rotation minutes since Nov. 15 against the Mavs. – 8:35 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Like a month ago, Stephen Silas said he liked to use Theis against Embiid and Jokic (only two names he gave). Didn’t think he would go this far. – 8:33 PM
Like a month ago, Stephen Silas said he liked to use Theis against Embiid and Jokic (only two names he gave). Didn’t think he would go this far. – 8:33 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
First bench appearance in 76 games as a Rocket for Christian Wood – 8:32 PM
First bench appearance in 76 games as a Rocket for Christian Wood – 8:32 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Tonight is Christian Wood’s 76th game with the #Rockets – he’s coming off the bench for the 1st time. He’s checked in at the 2:50 mark of 1stQ, Hou up 26-18 – 8:31 PM
Tonight is Christian Wood’s 76th game with the #Rockets – he’s coming off the bench for the 1st time. He’s checked in at the 2:50 mark of 1stQ, Hou up 26-18 – 8:31 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Rought start to Popeye Jones’ head coaching career: Rockets out to 26-18 lead with 2:50 left in th first.
Houston shooting 60%. Denver, shooting just 36% from the field, has had a handful of clunky offensive possessions. Jokic carrying them with 8. – 8:31 PM
Rought start to Popeye Jones’ head coaching career: Rockets out to 26-18 lead with 2:50 left in th first.
Houston shooting 60%. Denver, shooting just 36% from the field, has had a handful of clunky offensive possessions. Jokic carrying them with 8. – 8:31 PM
Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbs
Jokic vs. Embiid is Steph vs. Lillard. Embiid is awesome, but Jokic is just another level man – 8:30 PM
Jokic vs. Embiid is Steph vs. Lillard. Embiid is awesome, but Jokic is just another level man – 8:30 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Denver is letting the Rockets dictate the pace of the game and getting ran on over and over again. Nuggets need to slow things down. – 8:30 PM
Denver is letting the Rockets dictate the pace of the game and getting ran on over and over again. Nuggets need to slow things down. – 8:30 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
David Nwaba is going to be a much more useful player for Houston after they find a trade suitor for Eric Gordon. – 8:29 PM
David Nwaba is going to be a much more useful player for Houston after they find a trade suitor for Eric Gordon. – 8:29 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets second sub off the bench tonight in Houston: 10-day player Rayjon Tucker who’s making his Nuggets debut. – 8:27 PM
Nuggets second sub off the bench tonight in Houston: 10-day player Rayjon Tucker who’s making his Nuggets debut. – 8:27 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Davon Reed commits 3 fouls in 55 seconds which is exactly what you want to see for a shorthanded team. – 8:26 PM
Davon Reed commits 3 fouls in 55 seconds which is exactly what you want to see for a shorthanded team. – 8:26 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
As mention in this morning’s scouting report houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron teams coming off layoff often shoot poorly early. Nuggets 1 of 8 to start, 1 of 6 on 3s. Unlike in Milwaukee when Bucks misfired early, Rockets build a quick cushion, up 13-4 in 4 1/2 minutes. – 8:19 PM
As mention in this morning’s scouting report houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron teams coming off layoff often shoot poorly early. Nuggets 1 of 8 to start, 1 of 6 on 3s. Unlike in Milwaukee when Bucks misfired early, Rockets build a quick cushion, up 13-4 in 4 1/2 minutes. – 8:19 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
The Rockets start 3-4 from 3 and 5-9 in total to take an early 13-4 lead over the Nuggets. – 8:18 PM
The Rockets start 3-4 from 3 and 5-9 in total to take an early 13-4 lead over the Nuggets. – 8:18 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Here’s another good sighting: Michael Porter Jr. with the team post back surgery. pic.twitter.com/5owiYPrQgb – 8:18 PM
Here’s another good sighting: Michael Porter Jr. with the team post back surgery. pic.twitter.com/5owiYPrQgb – 8:18 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
This game has featured a lot of Austin Rivers early on. Too much Austin Rivers, to be clear. – 8:17 PM
This game has featured a lot of Austin Rivers early on. Too much Austin Rivers, to be clear. – 8:17 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
When Jalen Green is making his jumpers AND getting downhill, it’s truly a site to behold. – 8:17 PM
When Jalen Green is making his jumpers AND getting downhill, it’s truly a site to behold. – 8:17 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There’s way too much that Austin Rivers does offensively that bothers me. – 8:16 PM
There’s way too much that Austin Rivers does offensively that bothers me. – 8:16 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
KPJ pokes the ball loose from Rivers twice on the same possession. He is so much more defensive-minded this season than last. Rockets would like his return to help turn things around on that end. – 8:15 PM
KPJ pokes the ball loose from Rivers twice on the same possession. He is so much more defensive-minded this season than last. Rockets would like his return to help turn things around on that end. – 8:15 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The Rockets broadcast doesn’t know either why Christian Wood isn’t starting. No one is talking about that just yet. – 8:11 PM
The Rockets broadcast doesn’t know either why Christian Wood isn’t starting. No one is talking about that just yet. – 8:11 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Christian Wood has started every game he’s appeared in since joining the Rockets – 8:06 PM
Christian Wood has started every game he’s appeared in since joining the Rockets – 8:06 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Aaron Gordon and 10-day Rayjon Tucker just had an impromptu dunk contest during pre-game warmups. The Rockets crowd was loving it. Here’s Tucker
showing out. pic.twitter.com/WL7lPMDVdh – 8:01 PM
Aaron Gordon and 10-day Rayjon Tucker just had an impromptu dunk contest during pre-game warmups. The Rockets crowd was loving it. Here’s Tucker
showing out. pic.twitter.com/WL7lPMDVdh – 8:01 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
As I noted earlier, #Rockets Christian Wood was on the court before the game, and has now joined the team for pregame, pre-tipoff warmups … – 8:01 PM
As I noted earlier, #Rockets Christian Wood was on the court before the game, and has now joined the team for pregame, pre-tipoff warmups … – 8:01 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Aaron Gordon and Jalen Green putting on a dunk contest show in warmups. – 7:59 PM
Aaron Gordon and Jalen Green putting on a dunk contest show in warmups. – 7:59 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
11 #Rockets on the court for pregame warmups. (Porter Jr. not pictured but has joined the group) pic.twitter.com/z4BbMQKwbA – 7:53 PM
11 #Rockets on the court for pregame warmups. (Porter Jr. not pictured but has joined the group) pic.twitter.com/z4BbMQKwbA – 7:53 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
There is no word on why Christian Wood is not in the starting lineup tonight or if he is available – 7:45 PM
There is no word on why Christian Wood is not in the starting lineup tonight or if he is available – 7:45 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets starters
Jalen Green
Kevin Porter Jr
David Nwaba
Jae’Sean Tate
Daniel Theis – 7:44 PM
Rockets starters
Jalen Green
Kevin Porter Jr
David Nwaba
Jae’Sean Tate
Daniel Theis – 7:44 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Starting 🖐 in Houston!
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/iLFdiASsRO – 7:41 PM
Starting 🖐 in Houston!
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/iLFdiASsRO – 7:41 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets starters tonight vs Nuggets: Tate, Nwaba, Theis, Green, Porter Jr.
Nuggets starters: Gordon, Barton, Jokic, Rivers, Campazzo – 7:36 PM
#Rockets starters tonight vs Nuggets: Tate, Nwaba, Theis, Green, Porter Jr.
Nuggets starters: Gordon, Barton, Jokic, Rivers, Campazzo – 7:36 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Popeye Jones said he sent Bol a text today telling him to “be ready.”
During pregame shooting, Markus Howard was on the sidelines hyping Bol up and reinforcing the same thing. – 7:35 PM
Popeye Jones said he sent Bol a text today telling him to “be ready.”
During pregame shooting, Markus Howard was on the sidelines hyping Bol up and reinforcing the same thing. – 7:35 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
#Rockets starters vs. Denver: Green, KPJ, Tate, Nwaba, and Theis. – 7:35 PM
#Rockets starters vs. Denver: Green, KPJ, Tate, Nwaba, and Theis. – 7:35 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Tate, Nwaba, Wood, Green, Porter Jr.
Nuggets: Gordon, Barton, Jokic, Rivers, Campazzo. – 7:33 PM
Rockets starters: Tate, Nwaba, Wood, Green, Porter Jr.
Nuggets: Gordon, Barton, Jokic, Rivers, Campazzo. – 7:33 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets/Rockets Pregame Lounge
– Popeye Jones is in the big chair
– Who are Rayjon Tucker and Carlik Jones?
– Best @DKSportsbook bets for the night
youtube.com/watch?v=5oN7le… – 7:27 PM
Nuggets/Rockets Pregame Lounge
– Popeye Jones is in the big chair
– Who are Rayjon Tucker and Carlik Jones?
– Best @DKSportsbook bets for the night
youtube.com/watch?v=5oN7le… – 7:27 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Start the year off right by voting #NikolaJokic for #NBAAllStar
🌟 1 RETWEET = 1 VOTE 🌟 pic.twitter.com/BmOktFMmjJ – 7:22 PM
Start the year off right by voting #NikolaJokic for #NBAAllStar
🌟 1 RETWEET = 1 VOTE 🌟 pic.twitter.com/BmOktFMmjJ – 7:22 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
Aaron Gordon out for his normal warmup slot tonight, is expected to play for the #Nuggets vs. Rockets, which is great news. He has missed 3 games with a hamstring injury. pic.twitter.com/GUEaBPAcbd – 7:14 PM
Aaron Gordon out for his normal warmup slot tonight, is expected to play for the #Nuggets vs. Rockets, which is great news. He has missed 3 games with a hamstring injury. pic.twitter.com/GUEaBPAcbd – 7:14 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
From @Denver Nuggets : Austin Rivers (right thumb sprain), Aaron Gordon (left hamstring soreness), and Vlatko Čančar (Non-COVID illness) are all ACTIVE for tonight’s game at #Rockets. – 7:06 PM
From @Denver Nuggets : Austin Rivers (right thumb sprain), Aaron Gordon (left hamstring soreness), and Vlatko Čančar (Non-COVID illness) are all ACTIVE for tonight’s game at #Rockets. – 7:06 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets announced that all three of Gordon, Rivers and Cancar are active tonight. – 7:06 PM
Nuggets announced that all three of Gordon, Rivers and Cancar are active tonight. – 7:06 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets acting head coach Popeye Jones pregame in Houston: “I want everyone in Boulder County to know that we’re thinking of them and we’re with them.” – 7:03 PM
Nuggets acting head coach Popeye Jones pregame in Houston: “I want everyone in Boulder County to know that we’re thinking of them and we’re with them.” – 7:03 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Austin Rivers, Aaron Gordon and Vlatko Cancar are all available tonight, team announces.
That’s 12 healthy players available. #Nuggets are now deep. – 7:03 PM
Austin Rivers, Aaron Gordon and Vlatko Cancar are all available tonight, team announces.
That’s 12 healthy players available. #Nuggets are now deep. – 7:03 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
INJURY UPDATE: Austin Rivers (right thumb sprain), Aaron Gordon (left hamstring soreness), and Vlatko Čančar (Non-COVID illness) are all ACTIVE for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball – 7:02 PM
INJURY UPDATE: Austin Rivers (right thumb sprain), Aaron Gordon (left hamstring soreness), and Vlatko Čančar (Non-COVID illness) are all ACTIVE for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball – 7:02 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Popeye Jones was an assistant coach in Philly when Rayjon Tucker was on the 76ers. It sounds like he’ll play tonight for Denver. “I know what he brings to the table. He brings defense. He brings toughness. He really can compete on the defensive end of the floor,” Jones says. – 6:59 PM
Popeye Jones was an assistant coach in Philly when Rayjon Tucker was on the 76ers. It sounds like he’ll play tonight for Denver. “I know what he brings to the table. He brings defense. He brings toughness. He really can compete on the defensive end of the floor,” Jones says. – 6:59 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
And Austin Rivers (questionable) is warming up here in Houston with some tape over his sprained right thumb. pic.twitter.com/zzmXgFvYLp – 6:47 PM
And Austin Rivers (questionable) is warming up here in Houston with some tape over his sprained right thumb. pic.twitter.com/zzmXgFvYLp – 6:47 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
The #Nuggets didn’t hold shootaround this morning because they needed to register all their negative tests, and the timing of their returned results and the court time didn’t match up. – 6:46 PM
The #Nuggets didn’t hold shootaround this morning because they needed to register all their negative tests, and the timing of their returned results and the court time didn’t match up. – 6:46 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas gave an update on when Alperen Sengun may return to the floor audacy.com/sportsradio610… – 6:43 PM
Stephen Silas gave an update on when Alperen Sengun may return to the floor audacy.com/sportsradio610… – 6:43 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Popeye Jones says Aaron Gordon should be available tonight. Vlatko Cancar will be able to play short 2-3 minute stints. Sounds like Austin Rivers is a game-time decision. Jones also sent Bol Bol a text today and told him to be ready: “There may be a Bol Bol sighting tonight.” – 6:43 PM
Popeye Jones says Aaron Gordon should be available tonight. Vlatko Cancar will be able to play short 2-3 minute stints. Sounds like Austin Rivers is a game-time decision. Jones also sent Bol Bol a text today and told him to be ready: “There may be a Bol Bol sighting tonight.” – 6:43 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Popeye Jones on defending Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green:
“We’ve struggled containing the ball against athletic backcourts…we have to keep the ball in front.” – 6:40 PM
Popeye Jones on defending Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green:
“We’ve struggled containing the ball against athletic backcourts…we have to keep the ball in front.” – 6:40 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Popeye Jones is noting that Denver has struggled to contain on the perimeter recently and against this Houston backcourt, that is a priority. – 6:39 PM
Popeye Jones is noting that Denver has struggled to contain on the perimeter recently and against this Houston backcourt, that is a priority. – 6:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Popeye says Vlatko may be back for short stints tonight, in addition to Aaron Gordon being ready to go.
Also said he sent a text to Bol Bol “be ready.” – 6:38 PM
Popeye says Vlatko may be back for short stints tonight, in addition to Aaron Gordon being ready to go.
Also said he sent a text to Bol Bol “be ready.” – 6:38 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Popeye Jones said that Aaron Gordon should be back tonight and that Vlatko Cancar can play short stints. Jones also texted Bol to be ready for minutes. – 6:38 PM
Popeye Jones said that Aaron Gordon should be back tonight and that Vlatko Cancar can play short stints. Jones also texted Bol to be ready for minutes. – 6:38 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Aaron Gordon to play for the Nuggets vs. Rockets. Austin Rivers remains questionable. – 6:37 PM
Aaron Gordon to play for the Nuggets vs. Rockets. Austin Rivers remains questionable. – 6:37 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Popeye Jones, the Nuggets’ acting coach for tonight’s game at Houston, said Aaron Gordon should be able to play tonight. Austin Rivers looking like more of a game-time decision. – 6:37 PM
Popeye Jones, the Nuggets’ acting coach for tonight’s game at Houston, said Aaron Gordon should be able to play tonight. Austin Rivers looking like more of a game-time decision. – 6:37 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
It’s cool to see Malone give complete freedom to Popeye Jones and his staff tonight. Jones noted that Malone did not micromanage and simply told him “good luck”.
Malone’s assistants tend get promoted into bigger roles after spending time in Denver and it’s not surprising why. – 6:37 PM
It’s cool to see Malone give complete freedom to Popeye Jones and his staff tonight. Jones noted that Malone did not micromanage and simply told him “good luck”.
Malone’s assistants tend get promoted into bigger roles after spending time in Denver and it’s not surprising why. – 6:37 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Popeye Jones said it sounds like Aaron Gordon will be able to go tonight. – 6:37 PM
Popeye Jones said it sounds like Aaron Gordon will be able to go tonight. – 6:37 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
So many of our neighbors are struggling in the aftermath of the fires in Boulder County.
We have compiled a list of ways you can assist them if you are able to
ballarena.com/howtohelp – 6:35 PM
So many of our neighbors are struggling in the aftermath of the fires in Boulder County.
We have compiled a list of ways you can assist them if you are able to
ballarena.com/howtohelp – 6:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Popeye Jones said that Michael Malone told him he wouldn’t be micromanaging him tonight but would be watching from home in Denver.
Said Malone to Popeye: “Good luck!” – 6:35 PM
Popeye Jones said that Michael Malone told him he wouldn’t be micromanaging him tonight but would be watching from home in Denver.
Said Malone to Popeye: “Good luck!” – 6:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Popeye Jones is getting ready to speak to Nuggets media for the first time. – 6:30 PM
Popeye Jones is getting ready to speak to Nuggets media for the first time. – 6:30 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
I tried to get Stephen Silas to tip his hand on how the absence of Alperen Sengun will impact how the Rockets handle Nikola Jokic, but he didn’t take the bait.
FWIW I think the Rockets still start Christian Wood and Daniel Theis together – 6:29 PM
I tried to get Stephen Silas to tip his hand on how the absence of Alperen Sengun will impact how the Rockets handle Nikola Jokic, but he didn’t take the bait.
FWIW I think the Rockets still start Christian Wood and Daniel Theis together – 6:29 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Coach Silas anticipates Alperen Sengun to miss about a week with the ankle sprain. – 6:20 PM
Coach Silas anticipates Alperen Sengun to miss about a week with the ankle sprain. – 6:20 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Stephen Silas says Alperen Sengun is not a day to day thing with the ankle. It will probably be a week and then they will evaluate again. – 6:19 PM
Stephen Silas says Alperen Sengun is not a day to day thing with the ankle. It will probably be a week and then they will evaluate again. – 6:19 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets rookie Alperen Sengun to be out at least a week, Stephen Silas said. – 6:19 PM
Rockets rookie Alperen Sengun to be out at least a week, Stephen Silas said. – 6:19 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Stephen Silas says he doesn’t have an update on when Alperen Sengun will be able to return to the floor. “It’s not day-to-day, it’s probably about a week and then we’ll see.” – 6:19 PM
Stephen Silas says he doesn’t have an update on when Alperen Sengun will be able to return to the floor. “It’s not day-to-day, it’s probably about a week and then we’ll see.” – 6:19 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
New year, new fits 💧
#ULTRADrip x #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/X91H9OiTYX – 6:17 PM
New year, new fits 💧
#ULTRADrip x #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/X91H9OiTYX – 6:17 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
And here’s 10-day Rayjon Tucker.
Team didn’t have shootaround today. He’s talked with assistant coaches and watched film. The other advice he was given? If all else fails or you forget a set, give the ball to Nikola. pic.twitter.com/PIPve1LOuZ – 5:55 PM
And here’s 10-day Rayjon Tucker.
Team didn’t have shootaround today. He’s talked with assistant coaches and watched film. The other advice he was given? If all else fails or you forget a set, give the ball to Nikola. pic.twitter.com/PIPve1LOuZ – 5:55 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Even more good news: Markus Howard is here in Houston and shooting. pic.twitter.com/tmmrl67mfI – 5:52 PM
Even more good news: Markus Howard is here in Houston and shooting. pic.twitter.com/tmmrl67mfI – 5:52 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
new year, same drip 🥶
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/wW9r9WRRBX – 5:51 PM
new year, same drip 🥶
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/wW9r9WRRBX – 5:51 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets players expected to be available tonight:
Nikola Jokic
Will Barton
Facu Campazzo
JaMychal Green
Bol Bol
Petr Cornelie
Davon Reed – 10 day
Rayjon Tucker – 10-day
Carlik Jones – 10-day
Aaron Gordon, Austin Rivers, Vlatko Cancar are questionable. – 5:43 PM
Nuggets players expected to be available tonight:
Nikola Jokic
Will Barton
Facu Campazzo
JaMychal Green
Bol Bol
Petr Cornelie
Davon Reed – 10 day
Rayjon Tucker – 10-day
Carlik Jones – 10-day
Aaron Gordon, Austin Rivers, Vlatko Cancar are questionable. – 5:43 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Could be a good sign: Vlatko Cancar, who didn’t play vs. Golden State due to a non-COVID illness, is going through his typical pre-game shooting routine. pic.twitter.com/W4JiGT19rJ – 5:33 PM
Could be a good sign: Vlatko Cancar, who didn’t play vs. Golden State due to a non-COVID illness, is going through his typical pre-game shooting routine. pic.twitter.com/W4JiGT19rJ – 5:33 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. interviewed for the Bulls’ head coaching job and spent close to 5 seasons with Arturas Karnisovas in Denver. In response to @Chuck Swirsky in-person question, Unseld via Zoom from DC said he and Karnisovas “had a lot of good conversations.” – 5:27 PM
Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. interviewed for the Bulls’ head coaching job and spent close to 5 seasons with Arturas Karnisovas in Denver. In response to @Chuck Swirsky in-person question, Unseld via Zoom from DC said he and Karnisovas “had a lot of good conversations.” – 5:27 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Alperen Sengun ruled out vs. Nuggets with sprained ankle ift.tt/3FLT7eh – 5:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ Alperen Sengun ruled out vs. Nuggets with sprained ankle ift.tt/3FLT7eh – 5:18 PM
Rayjon Tucker @th3flighttuck
Happy heavenly Birthday Grandpa I love you and miss you 🕊💚 #LLAW – 5:09 PM
Happy heavenly Birthday Grandpa I love you and miss you 🕊💚 #LLAW – 5:09 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Tonight’s #Rockets First Shot for charity will be taken by Miss Houston 2021 Priscilla Londono. pic.twitter.com/ieHpv4AEzw – 5:07 PM
Tonight’s #Rockets First Shot for charity will be taken by Miss Houston 2021 Priscilla Londono. pic.twitter.com/ieHpv4AEzw – 5:07 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
To sum things up, Denver has:
-4 coaches in protocols including Malone
-4 players in protocols (Bones, Nnaji, Morris, Jeff Green)
-4 players out with injury (Murray, Porter, Dozier, Howard)
-3 players questionable with injuries/non-COVID illness (Gordon, Cancar, Rivers) – 5:03 PM
To sum things up, Denver has:
-4 coaches in protocols including Malone
-4 players in protocols (Bones, Nnaji, Morris, Jeff Green)
-4 players out with injury (Murray, Porter, Dozier, Howard)
-3 players questionable with injuries/non-COVID illness (Gordon, Cancar, Rivers) – 5:03 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
With David Adelman also in protocols as @Adrian Wojnarowski reported, Denver now has four coaches on health and safety protocols including head coach Michael Malone. – 4:58 PM
With David Adelman also in protocols as @Adrian Wojnarowski reported, Denver now has four coaches on health and safety protocols including head coach Michael Malone. – 4:58 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
David Adelman has entered health and safety protocols, source confirms to @denverpost. Popeye Jones will coach tonight in Houston. @Adrian Wojnarowski first.
Popeye is, obviously, the third stringer… and joined the staff this season. – 4:58 PM
David Adelman has entered health and safety protocols, source confirms to @denverpost. Popeye Jones will coach tonight in Houston. @Adrian Wojnarowski first.
Popeye is, obviously, the third stringer… and joined the staff this season. – 4:58 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Over/Under 6 assists for Facu tonight?
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#MileHighBasketball – 4:56 PM
Over/Under 6 assists for Facu tonight?
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#MileHighBasketball – 4:56 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Denver Nuggets acting coach — David Adelman — has entered Covid protocols, leaving the head coaching assignment to assistant Popeye Jones vs. Houston tonight, sources tell ESPN. Adelman had replaced Michael Malone, who is also in Covid protocols. – 4:55 PM
The Denver Nuggets acting coach — David Adelman — has entered Covid protocols, leaving the head coaching assignment to assistant Popeye Jones vs. Houston tonight, sources tell ESPN. Adelman had replaced Michael Malone, who is also in Covid protocols. – 4:55 PM
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Back-to-back Remix Nights to tip-off 2022 🎉
7:00 PM Tip-Off
📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español KLAT 1010AM
🚀 @HoustonFCU pic.twitter.com/jZxDsuyPCU – 4:00 PM
Back-to-back Remix Nights to tip-off 2022 🎉
7:00 PM Tip-Off📺 @ATTSportsNetSW
📻 @SportsTalk790 / En Español KLAT 1010AM
🚀 @HoustonFCU pic.twitter.com/jZxDsuyPCU – 4:00 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
With the Carlik Jones signing, here’s Denver’s healthy roster breakdown tonight:
Guards
Facu Campazzo
Will Barton
Rayjon Tucker
Carlik Jones
Wings
Davon Reed
Forwards
Bol Bol
Bigs
Nikola Jokić
JaMychal Green
Petr Cornelie
QUESTIONABLE
Aaron Gordon
Austin Rivers
Vlatko Cancar – 3:44 PM
With the Carlik Jones signing, here’s Denver’s healthy roster breakdown tonight:
Guards
Facu Campazzo
Will Barton
Rayjon Tucker
Carlik Jones
Wings
Davon Reed
Forwards
Bol Bol
Bigs
Nikola Jokić
JaMychal Green
Petr Cornelie
QUESTIONABLE
Aaron Gordon
Austin Rivers
Vlatko Cancar – 3:44 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
ROSTER UPDATE: We’ve signed Carlik Jones to a 10-Day Contract.
#MileHighBasketball
nba.com/nuggets/news/n… – 3:35 PM
ROSTER UPDATE: We’ve signed Carlik Jones to a 10-Day Contract.
#MileHighBasketball
nba.com/nuggets/news/n… – 3:35 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Alperen Sengun will miss tonight’s game vs. Denver with a right ankle sprain.
Eric Gordon is listed as doubtful with right groin tightness. Jalen Green is probable.
Mathews, Augustin and Jarreau remain in health & safety protocols. – 3:31 PM
Alperen Sengun will miss tonight’s game vs. Denver with a right ankle sprain.
Eric Gordon is listed as doubtful with right groin tightness. Jalen Green is probable.
Mathews, Augustin and Jarreau remain in health & safety protocols. – 3:31 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I’ll have a story up on @MileHighSports shortly looking at where the Nuggets roster stands and who will need to step up. Keep your eyes out for it prior to tip tonight. – 3:04 PM
I’ll have a story up on @MileHighSports shortly looking at where the Nuggets roster stands and who will need to step up. Keep your eyes out for it prior to tip tonight. – 3:04 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun ruled out vs. Nuggets with sprained ankle houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:01 PM
Rockets’ Alperen Sengun ruled out vs. Nuggets with sprained ankle houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:01 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
New: Leftover nuggets from my chat with Brad Stevens, including his thoughts on Danny Ainge joining Utah, the progress of Tatum and Brown, and why the Celtics filled their hardship openings with older vets. bostonglobe.com/2022/01/01/spo… – 2:57 PM
New: Leftover nuggets from my chat with Brad Stevens, including his thoughts on Danny Ainge joining Utah, the progress of Tatum and Brown, and why the Celtics filled their hardship openings with older vets. bostonglobe.com/2022/01/01/spo… – 2:57 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets depth chart tonight if everyone on the injury report is out is not pretty
Guards:
Facu Campazzo
Carlik Jones
Rayjon Tucker
Wings:
Will Barton III
Davon Reed
Bigs:
JaMychal Green
Bol Bol
Petr Cornelie
Nikola Jokic – 2:56 PM
Nuggets depth chart tonight if everyone on the injury report is out is not pretty
Guards:
Facu Campazzo
Carlik Jones
Rayjon Tucker
Wings:
Will Barton III
Davon Reed
Bigs:
JaMychal Green
Bol Bol
Petr Cornelie
Nikola Jokic – 2:56 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets have ruled out Alperen Sengun from tonight’s game against the Nuggets with a right ankle sprain. Eric Gordon is doubtful (right groin tightness), while Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr are probable. No change with the players currently in health and safety protocols – 2:52 PM
Rockets have ruled out Alperen Sengun from tonight’s game against the Nuggets with a right ankle sprain. Eric Gordon is doubtful (right groin tightness), while Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr are probable. No change with the players currently in health and safety protocols – 2:52 PM
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13
Charlotte fan hit by errant Christian Wood pass wants direct apology sports.yahoo.com/charlotte-fan-… via @Yahoo
Go screw lady…an apology..it was an accident. Pay attention when you’re sitting courtside…ugh people like her bug me. #entitled – 2:48 PM
Charlotte fan hit by errant Christian Wood pass wants direct apology sports.yahoo.com/charlotte-fan-… via @Yahoo
Go screw lady…an apology..it was an accident. Pay attention when you’re sitting courtside…ugh people like her bug me. #entitled – 2:48 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Here’s the latest #Rockets injury report vs Nuggets tonight:
OUT: Augustin, Mathews, Jarreau (health & safety protocols
OUT: Sengun (right ankle)
DOUBTFUL: Gordon (groin)
PROBABLE: Porter Jr (thigh), Green (hamstring) – 2:47 PM
Here’s the latest #Rockets injury report vs Nuggets tonight:
OUT: Augustin, Mathews, Jarreau (health & safety protocols
OUT: Sengun (right ankle)
DOUBTFUL: Gordon (groin)
PROBABLE: Porter Jr (thigh), Green (hamstring) – 2:47 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Not that @Michael Singer’s reporting needs verification, but I can confirm the Nuggets will be signing Carlik Jones to a 10-day hardship exception which should be official shortly.
Jones is expected to be available tonight for the Nuggets against the Rockets in Houston. – 2:47 PM
Not that @Michael Singer’s reporting needs verification, but I can confirm the Nuggets will be signing Carlik Jones to a 10-day hardship exception which should be official shortly.
Jones is expected to be available tonight for the Nuggets against the Rockets in Houston. – 2:47 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Kickin’ off 2022 in H-Town!
Game preview
#MileHighBasketball
nba.com/nuggets/news/n… – 2:45 PM
Kickin’ off 2022 in H-Town!
Game preview
#MileHighBasketball
nba.com/nuggets/news/n… – 2:45 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Another NBA official making their debut tonight. Sharae Mitchell calling the Spurs v. Pistons in her debut
Bianca Burns calls her 4th NBA game tonight Clippers v. Brooklyn, Cheryl Flores calls her 11th in Denver v. Houston and Brent Haskill calls his 3rd game in Jazz v. Warriors – 2:43 PM
Another NBA official making their debut tonight. Sharae Mitchell calling the Spurs v. Pistons in her debut
Bianca Burns calls her 4th NBA game tonight Clippers v. Brooklyn, Cheryl Flores calls her 11th in Denver v. Houston and Brent Haskill calls his 3rd game in Jazz v. Warriors – 2:43 PM
