During an eventual 115-101 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets, Adelman was whistled for an ejection by game officials. He refused to vacate the court, and has now been docked $35K for the violation, per a league press statement.

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to become the career assists leader among centers, and the streaking Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 126-115 on Thursday night

The Nuggets face a looming decision as Peyton Watson’s contract clock ticks, putting Denver at a crossroads over his long-term future.

The Denver Nuggets managed to overcome the loss of Aaron Gordon in the first half and beat the Houston Rockets on the road at the Toyota Center on Friday in an NBA Cup game.

The defense started off shaky in the first quarter, with the Rockets giving up 29 points in large part due to turnovers. After jumping out to an early 10-2 lead the Rockets turned the ball over t times before mid-way through quarter and the Nuggets quickly dropped the deficit to 14-12 before Ime Udoka immediately jumped off the bench and called time out.

For 6 minutes and 26 seconds on Thursday night, the Nuggets were a dream team. Poetry in motion, with pizzazz.

Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun make NBA history as the Denver Nuggets outlast the Houston Rockets in an overtime thriller.

Peyton Watson has developed elite chemistry with Nikola Jokic and become Denver's top defender, but his breakout season may have officially priced him out of the Nuggets' future.