- The Denver Nuggets dominated the Houston Rockets, winning the game 129-93.
- The Rockets struggled throughout the game, particularly with their free throw shooting (5/14) and three-point shooting (only 2 made in over 36 minutes).
- Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 16 points, but the team's other key players, such as Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Durant, had mediocre to poor performances.
- The author expresses frustration with the Rockets' lack of competitiveness, stating that a team with contention aspirations should not be getting "embarrassed" in this manner.