Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, left, drives past Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett, left, drives to the basket past Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, right, eludes Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., center, fights for control of a rebound with Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, left, and center Alperen Sengun in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, looks to shoot the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, left, and guard Jalen Green defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, left, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)