Free throws win! Jokic s 34+ accurate triple-double beats Shen Jing: Defending second place in the Western Conference and ending the Rockets 5-game winning streak

On November 22, the Nuggets defeated the Rockets 112-109 away in the NBA Cup group stage. Jokic made 10 of 20 shots, 4 of 8 three-pointers, and scored 34 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, ending the Rockets' 5-game winning streak and winning a key battle to defend second place in the Western Conference.

The Western Conference ushered in a much-anticipated game. Jokic led the Nuggets to visit Houston. In the first quarter, Jokic started to organize the offense. After 13-8, Jokic hit a three-pointer from the outside, drew two fouls, made two free throws and scored a field goal. He played 12 minutes in the first quarter and scored 7 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, leading the team to a 25-12 early lead of 13 points.

In the second quarter, the Nuggets' offense declined and the Rockets regained their sights. The Nuggets lost a net of 16 points 21-37 in the single quarter. In this period, Kich made 1 of 2 shots and scored 3 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists. After halftime, the Nuggets were 46-49 behind by 3 points. Jokic easily scored 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the half, while Shen Jing made 2 of 7 shots and scored 5 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

Change sides and fight again. In the third quarter, the Nuggets and Rockets played very fiercely. Jokic was full of firepower on the offensive end, facing Shen Jing's mid-range shot and scoring easily. He went to the penalty area and dunked Xiao Jia, and then Jokic continued to score points with consecutive shots and penalties. He scored 18 points on 6 of 7 shots in a single quarter and defeated Shen Jing.

At the end of the day, Jokic came on the court early to lead the team in a stalemate with the Rockets. Jokic received his fifth foul at 7 minutes and 19 seconds, but remained on the court to continue the game; after that, Shen Jing committed 2 consecutive fouls and also received 5 fouls. ; At the decisive moment, Jokic and Murray made consecutive mid-range shots, Shen Jing's key shot was blocked, Murray and Johnson hit key free throws one after another, Amen and Xiaojia scored consecutive three-pointers, Jokic made free throws to win in the last 2.7 seconds, and the Nuggets finally won.

The Nuggets won a key game, which not only ended the Rockets' 5-game winning streak, but also temporarily ranked first in the group with a cup record of 2 wins and 1 loss, and a total record of 12 wins and 3 losses, firmly ranking second in the Western Conference.