Last night, the Denver Nuggets triumphed over the Houston Rockets with a score of 126:111, securing fourth place in the Western Conference as they head into the NBA playoffs.

Michael Porter led the Nuggets with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Serbian center Nikola Jokic added 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Aaron Gordon also contributed with 18 points and seven rebounds.

For the Rockets, Russell Westbrook played a pivotal role in the victory, totaling 17 points and six assists, while Jamal Murray added 16 points and seven rebounds.

Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet each scored 15 points for Houston, and Alperen Shengun chipped in with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists. The Nuggets have now tied for their third victory since the dismissal of coach Michael Malone, securing home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs against the fifth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers.

The Clippers secured their playoff spot after a dramatic overtime win against the Golden State Warriors, finishing 124:119.

James Harden led the Los Angeles team with an impressive 39 points, accompanied by 10 assists and seven rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard contributed 33 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Ivica Zubac also made a mark with 22 points and 17 rebounds, and Serbian player Bogdan Bogdanović wrapped up the game with five points.

On the Golden State side, Stephen Curry was a standout performer, scoring 36 points with a 7/12 record from three-point range, while Jimmy Butler added 30 points and nine assists as the team prepares to face Memphis in the playoffs.

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