Nikola Jokic pulled off a potential 'Pass of the Year' highlight with Spencer Jones in the Nuggets' NBA Cup game against the Spurs on Friday.

The Houston Rockets picked up games against the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets after not making it to the NBA Cup knockout round. Because Cup games count as part of the 82-game regular season,

Three years into the NBA Cup in-season tournament, the players aren’t afraid to admit they care. But the Nuggets can’t get over the group stage hunt.

Suns guard Collin Gillespie had career highs with 24 points and six 3-pointers to lead six players in double figures against the Thunder. He added four assists and three rebounds but had four turnovers.

Head coach David Adelman spoke on the Nuggets and their NBA Cup hopes heading into their fourth and final Group Stage game against the San Antonio Spurs, noting that while a few things have to go their way in order to move onto the next round, he would love for his group to be a part of the action.

Nikola Jokic had 34 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists as the Nuggets held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-109 on Friday night.

The Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs lock horns in an NBA Cup game on Friday. Nikola Jokic was not listed on the injury report and is cleared to suit up for the Nuggets.