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Rockets Snap Nuggets' Streak Amid Heated Post-Game Clash

12/21/2025

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The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday, with Kevin Durant scoring 31 points.
Reed Sheppard scored 28 points, including 11 consecutive points in the third quarter.
Kevin Durant and Nuggets guard Bruce Brown exchanged heated words after the game.
Nuggets coach David Adelman was ejected after arguing a call.
The Rockets' victory ended the Nuggets' six-game winning streak.

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The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday, with Kevin Durant scoring 31 points.
Reed Sheppard scored 28 points, including 11 consecutive points in the third quarter.
Kevin Durant and Nuggets guard Bruce Brown exchanged heated words after the game.
Nuggets coach David Adelman was ejected after arguing a call.
The Rockets' victory ended the Nuggets' six-game winning streak.