Rockets’ Five-Game Win streak Snapped in Narrow Loss to Nuggets
Houston, TX – the houston Rockets saw their extraordinary five-game winning streak come to an end Friday night, falling 112-109 to the Denver Nuggets in a tightly contested NBA Cup matchup at the Toyota Center. The loss drops the Rockets to 1-2 in West Group C of the NBA Cup standings,while the Nuggets improve to 2-1,taking the lead in the group.
This clash between two of the Western Conference’s top teams proved to be a back-and-forth affair, ultimately decided by crucial late-game execution. Here are the key takeaways from a frustrating night for the Rockets:
1.Late-Game Execution Proves Costly
The Rockets struggled to match the Nuggets’ intensity in the final moments. Denver surged ahead with a 107-101 lead with just 23 seconds remaining after a layup and a pair of free throws from Jamal Murray. While Houston attempted a late rally,they were unable to overcome the deficit,highlighting a need for improved composure and execution in crunch time.
(More to follow – this is a developing story. we will update with further analysis, key player stats, and quotes from the post-game press conferences.)
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