Jamal Murray’s first half of the season was a roller coaster after he signed a max extension with the Nuggets last September.

Denver hosts the Houston Rockets after Jamal Murray scored 45 points in the Denver Nuggets' 118-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

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The Houston Rockets were up five points after one quarter, but coach Ime Udoka did not like what he saw. The Rockets were being out-rebounded and outscored in the paint by the Denver Nuggets, who were missing three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.

After being called out by Shaquille O'Neal before the Nuggets game against the Mavs, Jamal Murray responded in a major way in Dallas.

The Denver Nuggets are hosting the streaking Houston Rockets on Wednesday night in the first game of their regular season series. Both teams are coming into th

BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts the Houston Rockets after Jamal Murray scored 45 points in the Denver Nuggets' 118-99 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. The Nuggets are 16-10 in conference play.

Denver hosts the Houston Rockets after Jamal Murray scored 45 points in the Denver Nuggets' 118-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets (26-12, second in the Western Conference) vs.

Houston Rockets (26-12, second in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (24-15, fourth in the Western Conference) Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -2.5; over ...

The Chicago Bulls might be zeroing in on a destination for center Nikola Vučević. The Golden State Warriors have emerged as a potential suitor for Vučević ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to an ESPN report.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.

While the NBA and its fans are focused on the upcoming trade deadline, the games keep coming — and the best keep separating themselves from the rest. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, Last Week No. 2).