In the NBA Cup group stage, the Rockets lost to the Nuggets 109-112 at home.

Commentator Duan Ran updated social media and wrote: "Although the Nuggets experienced four fierce battles to end the Rockets' five-game winning streak, the Nuggets are really not happy. Braun's injury has affected the Nuggets' perimeter, and Gordon, who played with injuries, also withdrew from the game due to a hamstring strain. Fortunately, other Nuggets players helped Teacher Yue win this tough battle. Although Shepard and Jabari Both scored 20+, but the output of Durant and Shen Jing was not enough... After all, this kind of intense head-to-head game still requires the performance of the top star in the team. For the Nuggets, Jokic's performance is still full. Although Cayo's condition is still not good, his versatility and grasp of key balls are his biggest advantages. The season is still long, and there is still a chance for a correction. "