The Denver Nuggets play host to the Houston Rockets at Ball Arena on Wednesday evening.

This marks the second of back-to-back meetings between the Nuggets (13-7) and the Rockets (5-15) in Denver, after the Nuggets came away with the win in their first meeting on Monday. The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Nuggets led 42-39 after one quarter. The score stayed close through the second, but the Nuggets retained the upper hand and took a two-point lead into the break. They picked up the pace in the third and outscored the Rockets 36-23 in the quarter to build a 15-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Rockets put up a fight in the fourth but it was not enough, as the Nuggets cruised to their third straight win, while the loss marked the end of a two-game win streak for the Rockets.

Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 32 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, in 27 minutes. Jamal Murray followed up with 31 points, two rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block, while Zeke Nnaji added 15 points and three rebounds. The Nuggets shot 57 percent from the field, including 12-of-30 from long range. Meanwhile, Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Jalen Green followed up with 17 points, two rebounds and seven assists, while Kenyon Martin added 15 points and six rebounds.

The Rockets hope to get back on track and build on their 2-10 road record, as they face the second game of a four-game road trip. On the other hand, the Nuggets have won three in a row and have a chance to add to their 5-2 home record if they can keep it rolling. Michael Porter (heel) and Jeff Green (knee) are expected to remain sidelined for the Nuggets, while Bones Hyland (illness) is listed as questionable.