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Nuggets vs Rockets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 112-109 on November 21, 2025 at Toyota Center, Houston.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 25 | 21 | 34 | 32 | 112 |
| Rockets | 12 | 37 | 29 | 31 | 109 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 34 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 10 REB Nikola Jokić
- 10 AST Jamal Murray
Rockets
- 27 PTS Reed Sheppard
- 11 REB Jabari Smith Jr.
- 6 AST Alperen Sengun
Nuggets vs Rockets Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray G | 40 | 26 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10-16 | 3-7 | 3-4 | +6 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 39 | 34 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11-20 | 4-8 | 8-10 | +4 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 32 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-2 | 4-4 | -3 |
| Peyton Watson F | 34 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 31 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-7 | 0-1 | +4 |
| Spencer Jones F | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 20 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -15 |
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun C | 36 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6-14 | 0-1 | 2-3 | -16 |
| Amen Thompson G | 43 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10-18 | 1-2 | 1-1 | -10 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 36 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7-20 | 5-11 | 2-3 | -8 |
| Steven Adams C | 23 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1-3 | +14 |
| Kevin Durant F | 35 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5-14 | 1-5 | 2-3 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Clint Capela C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 36 | 27 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9-13 | 5-8 | 4-6 | +13 |
| Josh Okogie G | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 1-1 | +3 |
Nuggets vs Rockets Recap
The Nuggets beat the Rockets by outscoring Houston 34-29 in the third quarter and 32-31 in the fourth. Denver improved to 12-3, while Houston fell to 10-4.
A 37-point second quarter put the Rockets up 49-46 at halftime, after the Nuggets had led by 13 early. Denver went into the fourth with an 80-78 lead and held it through the final period. The Nuggets shot 40 of 76 and took 28 assists against 21 for Houston.
Nikola Jokić led all scorers with 34 points and 10 rebounds. Reed Sheppard answered with 27 points for the Rockets, and Jabari Smith Jr. grabbed 11 rebounds. Denver made 21 of 27 free throws, while Houston made 13 of 20.
The number to know: 3PT 14 of 36 for Houston, because the Rockets hit more threes than Denver's 11 and still lost.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| 40-76 | Field Goals | 41-92 |
| 52.6% | FG % | 44.6% |
| 11-29 | 3-Pointers | 14-36 |
| 37.9% | 3P % | 38.9% |
| 21-27 | Free Throws | 13-20 |
| 77.8% | FT % | 65.0% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 17 |
| 28 | Assists | 21 |
| 8 | Steals | 8 |
| 6 | Blocks | 2 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 20 | Fouls | 22 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 59.9% | 13.7% | 32.4% | 0.276 |
 Rockets | 52.2% | 12.2% | 38.6% | 0.141 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Rockets Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, November 21, 20259:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Rockets Space City Home Network
- Arena
- Toyota CenterHouston
- Season
- NBA Cup 2025Regular season
Nuggets vs Rockets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Pelicans 125-118 Nov 19, 2025
- L vs Bulls 127-130 Nov 17, 2025
- W @ Timberwolves 123-112 Nov 15, 2025
- W @ Clippers 130-116 Nov 12, 2025
- W @ Kings 122-108 Nov 11, 2025
Rockets last 5
- W @ Cavaliers 114-104 Nov 19, 2025
- W vs Magic 117-113 Nov 16, 2025
- W vs Trail Blazers 140-116 Nov 14, 2025
- W vs Wizards 135-112 Nov 12, 2025
- W @ Bucks 122-115 Nov 9, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 11, 2026 Rockets @ Nuggets 93-129
- Dec 20, 2025 Rockets @ Nuggets 115-101
- Dec 15, 2025 Rockets @ Nuggets 125-128
More NBA Games on Nov 21, 2025
- Final
Indiana Pacers2-2109
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1120Top: Mitchell 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3113
Boston Celtics2-1105Top: Jr. 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2110
Toronto Raptors2-1140Top: Ingram 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4143
Chicago Bulls1-3107Top: Dosunmu 23 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3115
Dallas Mavericks2-2118Top: Flagg 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1113
Phoenix Suns1-2114Top: Edwards 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0144
Utah Jazz1-3112Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 31 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0127
Golden State Warriors1-3123Top: Curry 38 PTSBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Rockets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28; Rockets visit the Bucks Oct 28.
Nuggets vs Rockets FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Rockets on Nov 21, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 112-109 on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Toyota Center in Houston. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 34 points.
What are the Nuggets and Rockets records?
After this game the Nuggets were 12-3 and the Rockets were 10-4 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Rockets?
Nikola Jokić scored 34 for the Nuggets. Reed Sheppard scored 27 for the Rockets.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Rockets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Rockets game?
The Nuggets beat the Rockets 129-93 on Mar 11, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center in Houston, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Rockets?
Nuggets-Rockets: Q1 25-12, Q2 21-37, Q3 34-29, Q4 32-31.
What is next for the Nuggets and Rockets?
Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Rockets visit the Bucks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.