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LakersHouston Rockets @ Denver Nuggets: Mar 11, 2026
Rockets vs Nuggets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 129-93 on March 11, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 20 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 93 |
| Nuggets | 24 | 29 | 40 | 36 | 129 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 16 PTS Amen Thompson
- 8 REB Tari Eason
- 5 AST Kevin Durant
Nuggets
- 30 PTS Jamal Murray
- 12 REB Nikola Jokić
- 13 AST Nikola Jokić
Rockets vs Nuggets Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amen Thompson G | 30 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-14 | 0-1 | 0-1 | -17 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 27 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 24 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5-8 | 0-1 | 0-4 | -17 |
| Kevin Durant F | 26 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5-8 | 0-2 | 1-1 | -18 |
| Tari Eason F | 21 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Isaiah Crawford F | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 3-4 | -12 |
| Clint Capela C | 23 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -19 |
| Jeff Green F | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Reed Sheppard G | 27 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4-12 | 1-9 | 0-0 | -26 |
| Josh Okogie G | 23 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-11 | 2-5 | 0-2 | -22 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-10 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -17 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun G | 26 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-10 | 3-4 | 0-0 | +20 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 22 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 30 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6-12 | 0-2 | 4-5 | +27 |
| Jamal Murray G | 31 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11-21 | 3-4 | 5-6 | +25 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 24 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6-9 | 3-5 | 2-2 | +23 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jalen Pickett G | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 11 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 19 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 2-4 | +17 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 21 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-9 | 4-6 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Julian Strawther G | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Tyus Jones G | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | +3 |
| Spencer Jones F | 19 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +17 |
| David Roddy F | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +2 |
Rockets vs Nuggets Recap
Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 30 points. Amen Thompson led the Rockets with 16 points.
The Nuggets did the damage in the 3rd quarter, winning that period by 18.
After the game, the Rockets are 40-25 and the Nuggets are 40-26.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 42-97 | Field Goals | 48-87 |
| 43.3% | FG % | 55.2% |
| 4-33 | 3-Pointers | 17-32 |
| 12.1% | 3P % | 53.1% |
| 5-14 | Free Throws | 16-22 |
| 35.7% | FT % | 72.7% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 25 | Assists | 36 |
| 7 | Steals | 12 |
| 6 | Blocks | 4 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 18 | Fouls | 15 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 39 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 45.4% | 12.7% | 32.0% | 0.052 |
 Nuggets | 64.9% | 8.5% | 22.2% | 0.184 |
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
- Wednesday, March 11, 202610:00 PM ET / 7:00 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
- W vs Raptors 113-99 Mar 10, 2026
- L @ Spurs 120-145 Mar 8, 2026
- W vs Trail Blazers 106-99 Mar 6, 2026
- L vs Warriors 113-115 Mar 5, 2026
- W @ Wizards 123-118 Mar 2, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- L @ Thunder 126-129 Mar 9, 2026
- L vs Knicks 103-142 Mar 6, 2026
- W vs Lakers 120-113 Mar 5, 2026
- W @ Jazz 128-125 Mar 2, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 108-117 Mar 1, 2026
Previous meetings
- Dec 20, 2025 Rockets @ Nuggets 115-101
- Dec 15, 2025 Rockets @ Nuggets 125-128
- Nov 21, 2025 Nuggets @ Rockets 112-109
More NBA Games on Mar 11, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1122
Orlando Magic1-2128Top: Bane 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1111
New Orleans Pelicans0-3122Top: III 28 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3134
Utah Jazz1-3117Top: Sensabaugh 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1117
Sacramento Kings0-4109Top: DeRozan 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1128
Los Angeles Clippers1-2153Top: Leonard 45 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets visit the Bucks Oct 28; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Rockets vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Nuggets on Mar 11, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 129-93 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 30 points.
What are the Rockets and Nuggets records?
After this game the Rockets were 40-25 and the Nuggets were 40-26 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Nuggets?
Amen Thompson scored 16 for the Rockets. Jamal Murray scored 30 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Rockets vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Nuggets game?
The Rockets beat the Nuggets 115-101 on Dec 20, 2025 on the road.
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 20-24, Q2 27-29, Q3 22-40, Q4 24-36.
What is next for the Rockets and Nuggets?
Rockets visit the Bucks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.