100
–
96
RECAP
Houston took control through physical play and consistent pressure.
Nikola Jokic led with 20 points and set the tone throughout.
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Houston 100 · Utah 96
- TIPFrom the opening possessions, it had that ‘anything can happen’ feel.
- EARLYHouston found small edges early — nothing huge, just steady pressure.
- EARLYThe middle quarters were about discipline — one extra pass, one extra stop.
- MIDHouston punished misses immediately — fastbreak points piled up.
- SWINGHouston owned the glass — extra chances, extra possessions.
- SWINGDown the stretch, Houston got the stops and the points at the right moments.
- LATE⭐ Nikola Jokic delivered dominance on the glass — 20 PTS, 17 REB, 2 AST.
- FINALThat’s the horn: Houston 100–96.
Fastbreak Pressure
FG%
43%
REB
62
AST
22
FASTBREAK
34
What Decided the Game
- Houston controlled the glass and created extra scoring chances.
