In the game between the Nuggets and the Rockets, the Rockets had a slight advantage in the first quarter and made frequent shots. The Rockets ended the first quarter with a 43-35 lead. The second quarter became the turning point of the game. The Nuggets had a strong offensive and beat the Rockets 48 to 28 in a single quarter. The Nuggets ended the first half with a big lead. In the third quarter, the Rockets once narrowed the point difference to single digits, but the score quickly widened again. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led 113 to 95. In the final quarter, the Rockets did not give up. Paul and Harden tried their best to chase points, but ultimately failed to achieve a reversal.