DeMarcus Cousins recorded a season-high 31 points (10-14 FG), along with nine rebounds and four assists for the Nuggets as they defeated the Rockets, 116-101. Will Barton added 11 points (2-6 3pt FG) for the Nuggets in the victory, while Christian Wood (22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists) and Jalen Green (18 points, seven assists) paved the way for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Nuggets improve to 37-26 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 15-48.