Derrick White recorded a career-high 36 points as the San Antonio Spurs pulled a game ahead in their play-off series against the Denver Nuggets.
The Texans were 118-108 victors at home on Thursday night, thanks in part to Nikola Jokic adding 22.
The win was the third in a row for the Spurs at home against the Nuggets and game four of the best-of-seven series will be played back at the AT&T Center on Saturday.
The Golden State Warriors clinched a one-game lead over the Los Angeles Clippers with a 132-103 thrashing at the Clippers' Staples Center base.
Kevin Durant racked up 38 points with four rebounds, while Stephen Curry added 21 to push the Warriors high over their fellow Californians.
