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Fire Notes: You can t win a game when your two strongest players combined for a combined 11-for-29

4:04pm, 22 November 2025【Basketball】

Hupu reported on November 22 that in the NBA Cup group stage, the Rockets lost to the Nuggets 109-112.

In this game, Rockets player Kevin Durant played 35 minutes, shooting 5 of 14, 1 of 5 three-pointers, and scored 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists; Alperon Shenjing played 36 minutes, shooting 6 of 15, 0 of 1 three-pointers, and scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.

The two players made a combined 11 of 29 shots, 1 of 6 three-pointers, and combined for 27 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists.

After the game, Rockets reporter Bradeaux commented:

"Facing the top three teams in the league, when your two strongest players only make 10 of 29 shots combined... it is extremely difficult to win.

This is what the game is all about."