The Denver Nuggets couldn’t keep up with the Houston Rockets’ offense Saturday, as Houston outpaced Denver from beyond the arc in a 105-96 win. The loss marked Denver’s third in a row to complete 2019 Summer League play. Despite an advantage on the boards, the Nuggets were outscored by 21 points from three.
The Nuggets (1-3) attacked the glass to begin the game and held an 8-2 rebounding advantage at the first stoppage of play. Denver’s efficiency from the field supported their success on the boards as the Nuggets took a 22-19 lead into the second quarter. Rion Brown led the way with seven points in the frame.