Denver Nuggets @ Houston Rockets
20-17, 9-7 Away
121
20-17, 9-7 Away
25-16, 13-5 Home
113
25-16, 13-5 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
46% (41-89)
Field Goal %
45% (43-96)
52% (15-29)
Three Point %
46% (12-26)
65% (24-37)
Free Throw %
79% (15-19)
30
Turnovers
34
60
Rebounds
58
11
Largest Lead
13
Game Information
Houston, TX
Referee:Dick Bavetta
Referee:Bennie Adams
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 41-89 | 43-96 |
| Field Goal % | 46 | 45 |
| 3PT | 15-29 | 12-26 |
| Three Point % | 52 | 46 |
| FT | 24-37 | 15-19 |
| Free Throw % | 65 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 60 | 58 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 12 | 16 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 35 | 32 |
| Assists | 21 | 27 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 9 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 30 | 34 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 | 13 |
| Fast Break Points | 9 | 14 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 16 | 29 |
| Technical Fouls | 2 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 11 | 13 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
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