Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun make NBA history as the Denver Nuggets outlast the Houston Rockets in an overtime thriller.

Amid the emergence in recent years of Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, a common comparison heard around his name has been that of the three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.

Nikola Jokic shuts down “Baby Jokic” talk, praises Alperen Sengun’s growth after Denver Nuggets’ overtime win.

In a battle waged between two of the biggest teams in basketball, the Nuggets made their last stand by going small.

Nov 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey dropped from +10000 to +15000 as expected making room for Victor Wembanyama to reenter the race post injury, plus Jalen Brunson. Maxey missed the 76ers' recent game versus the Hawks, which resulted in a 120-117 loss. Maxey's 31.5 points per game remains third in the NBA and 7.2 assists is ninth.

Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets breezed past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 for their franchise-record 11th straight road win.

"When you basically can't touch him, it's hard to guard him" - Sengun takes a shot at Jokic and the refs