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Carmelo's 45 Not Enough, Brooks' Late Jumper Helps Rockets Edge Nuggets 125-123

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Aaron Brooks scored 31 points and drained the game-winning jumper with 2.9 seconds left to lift the Houston Rockets over the Denver Nuggets, 125-123 at the Toyota Center.

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The Dream Shake: Rockets Fans Have Love/Hate Relationship With Aaron Brooks

Aaron Brooks is turning into the Lloyd Dobbler of the Rockets’ roster. Just when they think he couldn’t possibly screw up more, he goes and does something like this in Houston’s 125-123 win over the Nuggets… and totally redeems himself.

Oh, and that overlooks the fact that [Aaron Brooks] had a chance to put the game away with 20 seconds to go, but missed yet another clutch 4th Q free throw. Again. For an 81% shooter, he must be no more than 50% when the game is on the line. If that.

But just when I thought he couldn’t possibly make things worse — Aaron Brooks goes out and totally redeems himself !!! I can’t say I was happy when he released that last shot. But it went in, and the Rockets won, so who am I to talk?!?

Mar 15 11:48p by Sean Keeley - 0 comments

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VIDEO: Rockets' Aaron Brooks Hits The Game-Winning Jumper To Beat Nuggets

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Carmelo's 45 Not Enough, Brooks' Late Jumper Helps Rockets Edge Nuggets 125-123

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Aaron Brooks scored 31 points and drained the game-winning jumper with 2.9 seconds left to lift the Houston Rockets over the Denver Nuggets, 125-123 at the Toyota Center.

Kevin Martin added 29 points and Luis Scola chipped in 23 to go with 11 rebounds for the Rockets, who have won three straight to tie a season-high.

Carmelo Anthony led all scorers with 45 along with 10 rebounds for the Nuggets, who lost for the first time in seven games. Chauncey Billups and J.R. Smith each netted 17 as the Nuggets led for most of the contest, but couldn't hold on late.

Nene aided Denver with 15 points and 10 boards, while Johan Petro scored 11 to go with 10 rebounds in defeat.

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