Lawson, Chandler lead Nuggets past Rockets 105-95

The Denver Nuggets were more than happy to capitalize on the turnover-prone Houston Rockets' inability to battle through rough stretches of play to help coach George Karl earn career win 1,100.

Ty Lawson scored a team-high 21 points and dished out seven assists to lead five Nuggets in double-figures, as Denver became the latest team to make the Rockets pay for their numerous mental errors in a 105-95 victory Wednesday at Toyota Center. Wilson Chandler added 20 points and six rebounds for the Nuggets (26-18), who have won eight of their last 10 games overall and three of their last five on the road.

Denver swingman Andre Iguodala chipped in 14 points, six boards, five assists and three steals, in addition to delivering a stellar defensive effort against Houston guard James Harden. Iguodala joined Karl in reaching a career milestone, netting his 10,000th career point on a free throw with 10:20 remaining in the third quarter. Karl and Iguodala both, understandably, wanted the game ball. The elder Karl, however, claimed ownership of the rock in the locker room after the game.

Harden paced the Rockets (22-22) -- losers of seven of their last nine games -- with 34 points and seven assists, but he committed seven of his team's 23 turnovers. Carlos Delfino poured in 15 points off the bench.