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Nuggets' offense glad to meet Houston
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Not only will Denver look to beat host Houston for the 10th straight time on Tuesday,
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But the Rockets' defense has sprung big in the first two games since the All-Star break.
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Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors
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in his squad's 116-101 win over the Rockets on Friday
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Made 12 3-pointers while scoring 42 points.
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Two nights later, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers against Houston
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Set career highs with 71 points and 13 3-pointers in 131-114 win.
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Lillard's point total is the eighth most in NBA history.
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Rockets coach Stephen Silas was disappointed with the result and tipped his hat to Lillard.
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"I wouldn't say it was executed, It was bad execution because he got 71," Silas said later.
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"I mean, obviously, something was wrong, but she was hot.
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He was attacking double teams, and you know, yeah, he had a great game."
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Houston rookie Taree Eason wasn't thrilled to be a part of such a defense
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Which gives 71 points to a single player.
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"Hats off to Dame -- he's a great player