The Nuggets trailed by 15 after one period and were still behind by two going into the fourth quarter. A 10-point run during the closing period, however, put Denver in charge and the Nuggets picked up a win that kept them four games in front in the Northwest Division.
Denver has won its last two games without Carmelo Anthony, who has a sprained left ankle.
Chauncey Billups contributed 21 for the Nuggets and Kenyon Martin had 12.
Denver's most recent loss came Jan. 9 against Sacramento.
Houston lost its third in a row, equaling its longest losing streak of the season. Aaron Brooks scored 22 to lead the Rockets, who made only 7-of-22 from the field in the fourth period.
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