Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Dave Hardisty and Jeff Balke host the live postgame reaction after the Houston Rockets take on the Denver Nuggets on November 21, 2025, in NBA Cup action. The Rockets come in red-hot at 10–3, winning 10 of their last 11 behind the play of Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Steven Adams and Reed Sheppard.
Denver, at 11–3, continues to look like a powerhouse with Nikola Jokić playing at an MVP level yet again. All eyes are on the matchup between Jokić and Alperen Şengün — often dubbed "Baby Jokić" — as two of the league’s most creative big men go head-to-head.
Dave and Jeff break down the key moments, standout performances, coaching adjustments, and what this NBA Cup showdown means for the Rockets’ strong early-season momentum.
Topics Discussed:
- Complete Rockets vs. Nuggets game recap and analysis
- Kevin Durant’s scoring and leadership in a marquee matchup
- Alperen Şengün vs. Nikola Jokić — the “Baby Jokić” showdown
- Reed Sheppard’s continued emergence and role in Houston’s rotation
- Amen Thompson’s defense, transition impact, and playmaking
- Jabari Smith Jr.’s shooting, rebounding, and versatility
- How the Rockets stack up against another Western Conference contender
- Ime Udoka’s adjustments and Houston’s NBA Cup outlook
📅 Game: Rockets vs. Nuggets — November 21, 2025
📍 Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
🎙️ Host: Jeff Balke and Dave Hardisty
#HoustonRockets #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #ReedSheppard #JabariSmithJr #RocketsPostgame #NBA #RocketsHighlights #HoustonRocketsLive #RocketsNation #DenverNuggets #NikolaJokic
Dave Hardisty and Jeff Balke host the live postgame reaction after the Houston Rockets take on the Denver Nuggets on November 21, 2025, in NBA Cup action. The Rockets come in red-hot at 10–3, winning 10 of their last 11 behind the play of Kevin Durant, Alperen Şengün, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Steven Adams and Reed Sheppard.
Denver, at 11–3, continues to look like a powerhouse with Nikola Jokić playing at an MVP level yet again. All eyes are on the matchup between Jokić and Alperen Şengün — often dubbed "Baby Jokić" — as two of the league’s most creative big men go head-to-head.
Dave and Jeff break down the key moments, standout performances, coaching adjustments, and what this NBA Cup showdown means for the Rockets’ strong early-season momentum.
Topics Discussed:
- Complete Rockets vs. Nuggets game recap and analysis
- Kevin Durant’s scoring and leadership in a marquee matchup
- Alperen Şengün vs. Nikola Jokić — the “Baby Jokić” showdown
- Reed Sheppard’s continued emergence and role in Houston’s rotation
- Amen Thompson’s defense, transition impact, and playmaking
- Jabari Smith Jr.’s shooting, rebounding, and versatility
- How the Rockets stack up against another Western Conference contender
- Ime Udoka’s adjustments and Houston’s NBA Cup outlook
📅 Game: Rockets vs. Nuggets — November 21, 2025
📍 Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
🎙️ Host: Jeff Balke and Dave Hardisty
#HoustonRockets #KevinDurant #AlperenSengun #AmenThompson #ReedSheppard #JabariSmithJr #RocketsPostgame #NBA #RocketsHighlights #HoustonRocketsLive #RocketsNation #DenverNuggets #NikolaJokic
