Denver Nuggets

Two MVP-caliber performances collided in an instant classic between Western Conference heavyweights riding momentum in opposite directions. Jamal Murray attacked for a crucial layup late in the third quarter, Bruce Brown converted at the buzzer to protect Denver's lead heading into the fourth, then Nikola Jokic and Spencer Jones buried clutch shots down the stretch as the Nuggets outlasted Houston 128-125 in overtime to extend their winning streak to five games. Murray finished with a magnificent 35 points while Jokic dominated with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists before fouling out, cementing Denver's status as one of the West's most dangerous teams.