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Nuggets vs Hawks final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-133 on December 5, 2025 at State Farm Arena, Atlanta.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 23 | 31 | 40 | 40 | 134 |
| Hawks | 41 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 133 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 40 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 9 REB Nikola Jokić
- 12 AST Jamal Murray
Hawks
- 30 PTS Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- 18 REB Jalen Johnson
- 16 AST Jalen Johnson
Nuggets vs Hawks Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jones F | 23 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 34 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-14 | 4-9 | 0-1 | +15 |
| Peyton Watson F | 28 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4-11 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 35 | 40 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13-26 | 1-8 | 13-15 | -15 |
| Jamal Murray G | 38 | 23 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8-16 | 4-6 | 3-3 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 32 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4-4 | 2-2 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 27 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 4-8 | 3-5 | -4 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
Atlanta Hawks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaccharie Risacher F | 20 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-2 | 1-1 | -7 |
| Dyson Daniels G | 33 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-14 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jalen Johnson F | 37 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9-20 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Onyeka Okongwu FC | 27 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 3-6 | 2-2 | -18 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker G | 33 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-17 | 5-9 | 5-5 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mouhamed Gueye F | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Kristaps Porziņģis FC | 20 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9-13 | 4-7 | 3-4 | +18 |
| Luke Kennard G | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -1 |
| Keaton Wallace G | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Vít Krejci F | 27 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 5-8 | 0-0 | +7 |
Nuggets vs Hawks Recap
The Nuggets beat the Hawks by 1 point after trailing by 19 at halftime, and a 40-point second half in each of the last two quarters decided it. Denver improved to 16-6, while Atlanta fell to 13-11.
Trailing 73-54 at the break, the Nuggets outscored the Hawks 40-30 in both the third and fourth quarters. That cut the gap to 103-94 after three quarters and put Denver ahead 134-133 at the end. The Nuggets shot 24 of 30 at the line, while the Hawks made 15 of 16.
Nikola Jokić scored 40 points with 9 rebounds, and Jamal Murray added 12 assists. For Atlanta, Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 30, and Jalen Johnson had 18 rebounds and 16 assists. The Hawks shot 20 of 46 from three, but the Nuggets still finished 47 of 89 from the field.
The number to know: 41 points. That is what Atlanta scored in the first quarter, an 18-point lead the Nuggets spent two quarters erasing.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| 47-89 | Field Goals | 49-95 |
| 52.8% | FG % | 51.6% |
| 16-37 | 3-Pointers | 20-46 |
| 43.2% | 3P % | 43.5% |
| 24-30 | Free Throws | 15-16 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 93.8% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 28 | Assists | 35 |
| 9 | Steals | 8 |
| 6 | Blocks | 2 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 15 | Fouls | 25 |
| 11 | Biggest Lead | 23 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 61.8% | 10.5% | 20.9% | 0.270 |
 Hawks | 62.1% | 10.5% | 25.0% | 0.158 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Hawks Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, December 5, 20257:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Hawks Atlanta News First / Peachtree Sports Network
- Arena
- State Farm ArenaAtlanta
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Hawks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Pacers 135-120 Dec 3, 2025
- L vs Mavericks 121-131 Dec 1, 2025
- W @ Suns 130-112 Nov 29, 2025
- L vs Spurs 136-139 Nov 28, 2025
- W @ Grizzlies 125-115 Nov 24, 2025
Hawks last 5
- L vs Clippers 92-115 Dec 3, 2025
- L @ Pistons 98-99 Dec 1, 2025
- W @ 76ers 142-134 Nov 30, 2025
- W vs Cavaliers 130-123 Nov 28, 2025
- L @ Wizards 113-132 Nov 25, 2025
Previous meetings
- Jan 9, 2026 Hawks @ Nuggets 110-87
More NBA Games on Dec 5, 2025
- Final
Miami Heat0-3105
Orlando Magic1-2106Top: Wagner 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0105
Boston Celtics1-1126Top: Reaves 36 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1111
Toronto Raptors2-186Top: Quickley 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0116
Detroit Pistons3-0122Top: Avdija 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2112
New York Knicks0-3146Top: Brunson 33 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2117
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1130Top: Mitchell 28 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-198
Houston Rockets3-0117Top: Thompson 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1116
Milwaukee Bucks0-3101Top: Grimes 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-298
Memphis Grizzlies3-0107Top: Leonard 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1120
Chicago Bulls1-2105Top: Siakam 36 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2111
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0132Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Hawks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26; Hawks visit the Rockets Oct 26.
Nuggets vs Hawks FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Hawks on Dec 5, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-133 on Friday, December 5, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 40 points.
What are the Nuggets and Hawks records?
After this game the Nuggets were 16-6 and the Hawks were 13-11 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Hawks?
Nikola Jokić scored 40 for the Nuggets. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 30 for the Hawks.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Hawks season series?
The Hawks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Hawks game?
The Hawks beat the Nuggets 110-87 on Jan 9, 2026 on the road.
Where was Nuggets vs Hawks played?
At State Farm Arena in Atlanta, the home arena of the Atlanta Hawks.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Hawks?
Nuggets-Hawks: Q1 23-41, Q2 31-32, Q3 40-30, Q4 40-30.
What is next for the Nuggets and Hawks?
Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET; Hawks visit the Rockets on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET.