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Rockets vs Nuggets final: the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on December 20, 2025 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 26 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 115 |
| Nuggets | 29 | 16 | 21 | 35 | 101 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 31 PTS Kevin Durant
- 12 REB Steven Adams
- 6 AST Amen Thompson
Nuggets
- 25 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 12 REB Bruce Brown
- 7 AST Jamal Murray
Rockets vs Nuggets Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Okogie G | 28 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 38 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8-14 | 5-11 | 1-2 | +21 |
| Amen Thompson G | 38 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7-14 | 0-2 | 2-4 | +19 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 30 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4-9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +24 |
| Kevin Durant F | 39 | 31 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8-14 | 5-6 | 10-11 | +18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Steven Adams C | 25 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -10 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 30 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9-15 | 6-9 | 4-4 | +10 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -6 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray G | 34 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-13 | 3-7 | 5-6 | -12 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 29 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9-20 | 1-4 | 6-7 | -20 |
| Spencer Jones F | 27 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 29 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-9 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 31 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-10 | 1-3 | 1-1 | -14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Hunter Tyson F | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 27 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5-8 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 22 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Julian Strawther G | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 2-3 | +7 |
Rockets vs Nuggets Recap
The Rockets beat the Nuggets with a 27-16 second quarter that turned a 3-point deficit into a lead they never gave back. Houston moved to 17-8 on the season, while Denver fell to 20-7.
The Rockets outscored Denver by 11 in that quarter and led 53-45 at halftime. Houston stretched the margin to 82-66 after three quarters. The Rockets shot 39 of 77 from the field and 19 of 35 from three. The Nuggets hit 37 of 92 overall and 8 of 29 from deep.
Kevin Durant led all scorers with 31 points, ahead of Nikola Jokić's 25 for Denver. Steven Adams added 12 rebounds for Houston, matching the 12 Bruce Brown pulled down for the Nuggets. Houston also won the boards 47 to 39.
The number to know: 19 of 35 from three-point range, which gave the Rockets 11 more made threes than Denver.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 39-77 | Field Goals | 37-92 |
| 50.6% | FG % | 40.2% |
| 19-35 | 3-Pointers | 8-29 |
| 54.3% | 3P % | 27.6% |
| 18-23 | Free Throws | 19-23 |
| 78.3% | FT % | 82.6% |
| 47 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 24 | Assists | 21 |
| 6 | Steals | 9 |
| 8 | Blocks | 2 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 20 | Fouls | 20 |
| 21 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 63.0% | 17.9% | 23.7% | 0.234 |
 Nuggets | 44.6% | 9.7% | 20.8% | 0.207 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, December 20, 20255:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- L @ Pelicans 128-133 Dec 18, 2025
- L @ Nuggets 125-128 Dec 15, 2025
- W vs Clippers 115-113 Dec 11, 2025
- L @ Mavericks 109-122 Dec 6, 2025
- W vs Suns 117-98 Dec 5, 2025
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Magic 126-115 Dec 18, 2025
- W vs Rockets 128-125 Dec 15, 2025
- W @ Kings 136-105 Dec 11, 2025
- W @ Hornets 115-106 Dec 7, 2025
- W @ Hawks 134-133 Dec 5, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 11, 2026 Rockets @ Nuggets 93-129
- Dec 15, 2025 Rockets @ Nuggets 125-128
- Nov 21, 2025 Nuggets @ Rockets 112-109
More NBA Games on Dec 20, 2025
- Final
Indiana Pacers1-1109
New Orleans Pelicans0-3128Top: Williamson 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1112
Toronto Raptors2-096Top: Pritchard 33 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-2114
Philadelphia 76ers3-0121Top: Maxey 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-186
Detroit Pistons2-0112Top: Cunningham 22 PTS, 10 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1130
Memphis Grizzlies2-0122Top: Aldama 37 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1116
Golden State Warriors0-3119Top: Booker 38 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic0-2128
Utah Jazz1-1127Top: Bane 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-293Top: Avdija 24 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers2-088
Los Angeles Clippers1-1103Top: James 36 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26; Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26.
Rockets vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Nuggets on Dec 20, 2025?
The Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 31 points.
What are the Rockets and Nuggets records?
After this game the Rockets were 17-8 and the Nuggets were 20-7 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Nuggets?
Kevin Durant scored 31 for the Rockets. Nikola Jokić scored 25 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Rockets vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 3-0 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Nuggets game?
The Nuggets beat the Rockets 129-93 on Mar 11, 2026 at home.
Where was Rockets vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Nuggets?
Rockets-Nuggets: Q1 26-29, Q2 27-16, Q3 29-21, Q4 33-35.
What is next for the Rockets and Nuggets?
Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET; Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET.