Rockets ROBBED In Overtime THRILLER, Alperen Sengun DUELS Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant MISSING Late

Houston Rockets fall to Denver Nuggets in a controversial overtime thriller, as Alperen Şengün goes toe-to-toe with Nikola Jokić in a heavyweight battle. Questionable officiating—including a pivotal away-from-the-play foul on Amen Thompson in the final seconds—overshadows an electric playoff-intensity matchup and leaves Rockets fans furious. Can the Rockets’ young core overcome adversity when the whistle doesn’t go their way?

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) breaks down Şengün’s triple-double statement, Kevin Durant’s outstanding efficiency—and surprising lack of late-game involvement—and what went wrong for Houston in overtime. Insights include Ime Udoka’s blunt postgame comments on refereeing, Jabari Smith Jr. and Reed Sheppard’s clutch moments, and how missing Fred VanVleet’s steady playmaking continues to haunt the Rockets. Will Houston adjust its late-game strategy to maximize Durant and Şengün against elite opponents? Don’t miss this heated analysis of the Rockets’ path forward after a heartbreaking loss.

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