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The Denver Nuggets are expected to get a key reserve back from an extended injury absence.
The NBA said in its Last Two Minutes Report that officials made three incorrect calls in the final two minutes of overtime, per ESPN. Kevin Durant was called for a foul on Nikola Jokić with 1:40 left, but the league said after the fact that it was a clean block. Jokić made both free throws to extend Denver's lead to five points.
The Denver Nuggets received encouraging news about forward Peyton Watson's injury status following their 128-125 overtime win over the Houston Rockets. Watson exited the game just five minutes into the first quarter due to what was classified as a ‘lower trunk' injury.
A big chunk of Murray's points came via free throws. Murray hit on 14-of-15 attempts, which Udoka called out after the contest. The Nuggets had 33 total free-throw attempts in the close win. Houston had 26 free throws. While that's not a huge disparity, the figure stands out more in a tight game that went to overtime.
A disputed call against Houston's Amen Thompson led to the game-tying free throw for Denver late in the fourth quarter.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka ripped NBA officials on Monday night after the team's overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets. He was upset with a crucial foul call.
Nikola Jokic delivered another dominant performance, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 128-125 overtime victory vs. the Houston Rockets.
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray wasn't on board with Rockets coach Ime Udoka complaining about the refs after the game.