Jamal Murray’s Historic 50-Ball, Rockets Trio Excels, Flagg Joins LeBron
In an exciting night of NBA action, Jamal Murray delivered a historic performance, scoring 52 points as the Denver Nuggets overcame the Indiana Pacers 135-120. This impressive outing marks Murray’s biggest scoring game of his career and solidifies his status as one of the league’s elite players.
Murray’s Historic Achievement
On December 3, 2025, Jamal Murray shot 19-of-25 from the field and an astonishing 10-of-11 from three-point range. His first-half performance included 23 points, allowing the Nuggets to secure an essential early lead. With this achievement, Murray became the third player for the Nuggets to score over 50 points this season, joining teammates Nikola Jokić and Aaron Gordon.
- Jamal Murray: 52 points, 10-of-11 from beyond the arc
- Nikola Jokić: 24 points, 13 assists, 8 rebounds
- Aaron Gordon: also surpassed 50 points earlier in the season
Historic Trio
This is the earliest in the NBA season that three teammates have recorded 50-point games, breaking the previous record set by Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson in the 2018-19 season. The Nuggets’ offensive capabilities are highlighted by their best start since 2009, leading the league in scoring with an average of 125.1 points per game.
Houston Rockets’ Impressive Performance
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets defeated the Sacramento Kings 121-95, showcasing their dominance as Alperen Sengun led the charge with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals. The Rockets have been exceptional on the boards, out-rebounding the Kings 62-32 in this matchup.
- Alperen Sengun: 28 points, 10 rebounds
- Kevin Durant: 24 points, 8 assists
- Amen Thompson: 20 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists
The Rockets have improved to 12-3 since November 1, with Sengun averaging nearly 23 points per game during this stretch.
Rookie Sensation Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks is also making headlines. In just his third game scoring over 20 points, Flagg tallied 22 points in a victory over the Miami Heat. At only 18 years old, he now joins LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to achieve three consecutive games with over 20 points at that age.
- Cooper Flagg: Averages 27 points per game during the win streak
- LeBron James: Joined Flagg in the record books
As the season progresses, the West is heating up with standout performances by Murray, Sengun, Flagg, and many others, ensuring an exciting NBA landscape moving forward.
