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Cousins leads in Jokic’s absence, Nuggets beat Rockets

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 4, 2022, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-101. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon, front, chats with Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 4, 2022, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-101. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton, left, fouls Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 4, 2022, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-101. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Houston Rockets center Christian Wood, front, passes the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 4, 2022, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-101. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guards Facundo Campazzo, center, and Bones Hyland defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 4, 2022, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-101. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone, left, congratulates center DeMarcus Cousins during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Friday, March 4, 2022, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-101. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon, center, passes the ball under pressure from Denver Nuggets guard Davon Reed, left, and center DeMarcus Cousins in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 4, 2022, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-101. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cousins leads in Jokic’s absence, Nuggets beat Rockets