Denver Nuggets @ Houston Rockets
36-20, 17-10 Away
128
36-20, 17-10 Away
14-42, 7-21 Home
99
14-42, 7-21 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
49% (46-94)
Field Goal %
44% (38-86)
29% (9-31)
Three Point %
31% (11-35)
87% (27-31)
Free Throw %
67% (12-18)
9
Turnovers
14
54
Rebounds
35
29
Largest Lead
2
Game Information
Houston, TX
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 46-94 | 38-86 |
| Field Goal % | 49 | 44 |
| 3PT | 9-31 | 11-35 |
| Three Point % | 29 | 31 |
| FT | 27-31 | 12-18 |
| Free Throw % | 87 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 54 | 35 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 18 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 36 | 27 |
| Assists | 22 | 23 |
| Steals | 11 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 9 | 14 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 7 | 20 |
| Fast Break Points | 17 | 13 |
| Points in Paint | 62 | 52 |
| Fouls | 15 | 19 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 29 | 2 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 55 | 15 | .786 | - | W10 |
| Denver | 43 | 28 | .606 | 12.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 43 | 28 | .606 | 12.5 | L1 |
| Portland | 35 | 36 | .493 | 20.5 | W3 |
| Utah | 21 | 49 | .300 | 34 | W1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 52 | 18 | .743 | - | W4 |
| Houston | 42 | 27 | .609 | 9.5 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 25 | 46 | .352 | 27.5 | W3 |
| Memphis | 24 | 45 | .348 | 27.5 | L1 |
| Dallas | 23 | 47 | .329 | 29 | L2 |
NBA News
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