Nikola Jokic recorded the 43rd triple-double of his career as he tallied 19 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high 18 assists for the Nuggets as they defeated the Rockets, 124-111, in Denver. James Harden recorded 34 points, six rebounds and eight assists for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Nuggets improve to 1-2 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 0-2.