122
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140
RECAP
Houston executed better across key stretches of the game.
Nikola Jokic led with 35 points and set the tone throughout.
Live Recap
Houston 140 · New York 122
- TIPThe first few minutes set the tone: pace, contact, and no easy looks.
- EARLYHouston found small edges early — nothing huge, just steady pressure.
- EARLYThe middle quarters were about discipline — one extra pass, one extra stop.
- MIDLate in the fourth, Houston pulled away and slammed the door.
- SWING⭐ Nikola Jokic delivered a scoring avalanche, complete offensive control, dominance on the glass — 35 PTS, 17 REB, 14 AST.
- FINALThat’s the horn: Houston 140–122.
Buckets Everywhere Ball Movement
FG%
55.9%
REB
39
AST
38
FASTBREAK
18
What Decided the Game
- Houston moved the ball better, creating higher quality looks.
