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 | 35 | 7 | .833 | - | W5 |
| Denver | 28 | 13 | .683 | 6.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 27 | 15 | .643 | 8 | L1 |
| Portland | 20 | 22 | .476 | 15 | W1 |
| Utah | 14 | 27 | .341 | 20.5 | L2 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 28 | 13 | .683 | - | W1 |
| Houston | 24 | 15 | .615 | 3 | W1 |
| Memphis | 17 | 23 | .425 | 10.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 16 | 26 | .381 | 12.5 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 10 | 34 | .227 | 19.5 | L1 |
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