Nuggets Beat Rockets: Afflalo Leads Denver Past Houston In 101-86 Win

DENVER -- Arron Afflalo scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 101-86 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night in the opener of a crucial home-and-home set between playoff hopefuls.

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