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Fred VanVleet Dishes Out 8 Assists in Rockets’ Win Over Nuggets (1/15/25)

Fred VanVleet led the Houston Rockets to a win against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, recording 8 assists and 3 steals. He played 35 minutes and also contributed 16 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including four three-pointers. The Rockets won the game with a score of 128-108.

What It Means

VanVleet’s performance against the Nuggets marked his 13th game this season leading in assists. He has been consistently strong in this area, averaging 6.0 assists per game, which ranks him first on his team and 19th in the league. This season, he has finished in the top five among point guards for assists in nearly 28% of his games. His ability to distribute the ball effectively continues to be a key factor for the Rockets’ success.

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