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Denver Nuggets 116, Houston Rockets 111: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets 116 to Houston Rockets 111, on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets.

NBASunday, March 23, 2025
Final
DateMar 23, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
TVSpace City Home Network, Altitude Sports, NBA League Pass
Attendance18,055

Line score

Team1234T
Denver Nuggets27303920116
Houston Rockets27302232111

Top performers

Denver Nuggets
PointsJamal Murray · 39
ReboundsDeAndre Jordan · 15
AssistsAaron Gordon · 8
RatingJamal Murray · 39 PTS, 7 AST
Houston Rockets
PointsJalen Green · 30
ReboundsAlperen Sengun · 14
AssistsAlperen Sengun · 10
RatingAlperen Sengun · 17 PTS, 14 REB, 10 AST

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsHouston Rockets
Points per game
114.5
116.2
Points allowed per game
113.3
107.4
45-27Record46-26
4th in Northwest DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division
4-2Road record / home record7-1
WLWWLLast 5WWWLL
W1StreakW3

Team stats

Denver NuggetsHouston Rockets
44-87FG39-89
Field Goal %
51
44
10-213PT11-34
Three Point %
48
32
18-26FT22-34
Free Throw %
69
65
Rebounds
43
45
Offensive Rebounds
10
16
Defensive Rebounds
33
29
Assists
28
25
Steals
5
4
Blocks
4
7
Turnovers
9
6
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
9
6
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out
Houston Rockets
Clint Capela C · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Steven Adams C · Calf - Strain
Out
Marcus Smart G · Suspension
Suspension

Box score

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Aaron Gordon37135-91-32-248010133+9
Michael Porter Jr.32177-161-32-292100453-4
DeAndre Jordan38115-70-01-31541103125+5
Jamal Murray383915-284-65-647100132+19
Christian Braun34113-61-24-442100040+17
Zeke Nnaji1221-20-10-2010100010
Russell Westbrook24145-112-42-421512026-5
Jalen Pickett300-00-00-000000000-2
Peyton Watson2193-81-22-353012143-14
Team11644-8710-2118-264328954103323

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Dillon Brooks37218-125-80-031100032-3
Alperen Sengun40176-150-15-814100213111-6
Fred VanVleet4272-121-82-235100032-2
Jalen Green36308-223-1211-1425000024-6
Amen Thompson32115-111-20-461113335-5
Jabari Smith Jr.1772-41-22-230000032-10
Tari Eason1542-30-10-021210021-2
Steven Adams22146-100-02-41221031023+9
Team11139-8911-3422-344525647162920

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 123-118
Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110
Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118
Nov 13, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 125-118
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Golden State WarriorsW 115-108
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsW 110-100
Nov 7, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 99-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 107-117

Season series

Series tied 1-1
Apr 13, 2025DEN 126, HOU 111
Mar 23, 2025DEN 116, HOU 111
Jan 15, 2025HOU 128, DEN 108

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

Denver Nuggets won, 116-111, on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

What was the final score of Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

Denver Nuggets 116, Houston Rockets 111.

Who were the top performers?

Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (39 points). Houston Rockets: Jalen Green (30 points).

Where is Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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