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The Rockets went toe-to-toe with one of the Western Conference favorites, falling just short in an overtime defeat. Once again, a few mistakes in the clutch kept Houston from taking a signature win over a top Western Conference opponent.
The NBA said in its Last Two Minutes Report that officials made three incorrect calls in the final two minutes of overtime, per ESPN. Kevin Durant was called for a foul on Nikola Jokić with 1:40 left, but the league said after the fact that it was a clean block. Jokić made both free throws to extend Denver's lead to five points.
The Houston Rockets' defense is among the best in the NBA, a rough-and-tumble unit that's not afraid to pack a punch. Houston's physical nature appears to extend to the team's local broadcasters as well.
Houston comes up short in a tough overtime finish against Denver.
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Rockets' Alperen Åžengün, Nuggets' Nikola Jokić both record triple-doubles, but Denver gets OT win
The Rockets looked like they had the game won in regulation when Alperen Åžengün hit a shot with 2.8 seconds remaining, but the Nuggets tied it and sent it to overtime.
Recent reports indicate that the Houston Rockets have clear intentions regarding a potential blockbuster trade involving Ja Morant.
Houston's head coach spoke on a flurry of new contracts across the organization and the mindset moving forward.
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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 3 - Michael Dickerson (1998-99)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Dickerson wore only jersey No. 3 and put up 10.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
The Houston Rockets were granted a $12.5 million disabled players exemption for point guard Fred VanVleet, according to Yahoo Sports' Kelly Iko.