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Denver was on a nasty seven-game winning streak before the Chicago Bulls on the second night of a back-to-back snapped it. The Nuggets are now 8-1 in the last nine games and rank top three overall in offensive and defensive efficiency on the year.

On Wednesday in Cleveland, the Rockets (10-3, 1-1) reverted to the "skyline lineup" they utilized for the first two contests of the season in an attempt to match the Cavaliers' towering frontcourt featuring forward Evan Mobley, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and center Jarrett Allen.

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Ariza wore only jersey No. 1 and put up 12.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.

Alperen Şengün and Kevin Durant hit key baskets to force overtime and then get the win over Orlando after trailing most of the game.

The Houston Rockets lead the NBA in offensive rating, scoring 123.4 points per 100 possessions, and are starting to look like a threat in the West.

When it comes to the Houston Rockets' 2025-26 schedule, it hasn't been the typical start to a season. The Rockets have now had two games with two days off in between, which is rare in the NBA. After Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers and Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets, the Rockets will have two days off before their next game.