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Nuggets fumble chance at clinching No. 1 seed, fall flat against lowly Rockets

Nikola Jokic was responsible for eight of Denver’s 20 turnovers. Collectively, they yielded 25 points in Houston’s favor.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, protects the ball on a drive as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reaches in during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, protects the ball on a drive as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reaches in during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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With a chance to clinch the first-ever No. 1 seed in their NBA history, the Nuggets fell flat on their face. The magic number remained at one, with another chance to seal it on Thursday in Phoenix. But another showing like Tuesday’s won’t work.
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