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Denver Nuggets 112, Houston Rockets 109: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets 112 to Houston Rockets 109, on Friday, November 21, 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.

NBA · NBA Cup - Group PlayFriday, November 21, 2025
DateNov 21, 2025
Start time9:30 PM ET
VenueToyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
TVPrime Video
Attendance18,108

Line score

Team1234T
Denver Nuggets25213432112
Houston Rockets12372931109

Top performers

Denver Nuggets
PointsNikola Jokic · 34
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 10
AssistsJamal Murray · 10
RatingNikola Jokic · 34 PTS, 10 REB, 9 AST
Houston Rockets
PointsReed Sheppard · 27
ReboundsJabari Smith Jr. · 11
AssistsAlperen Sengun · 6
RatingReed Sheppard · 27 PTS

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsHouston Rockets
Points per game
114.5
115.4
Points allowed per game
113.3
106.5
12-3Record10-4
4th in Northwest DivisionStanding2nd in Southwest Division
4-2Road record / home record6-1
WLWWLLast 5WWLLW
W1StreakW2

Team stats

Denver NuggetsHouston Rockets
40-76FG41-93
Field Goal %
53
44
11-293PT14-36
Three Point %
38
39
21-27FT13-20
Free Throw %
78
65
Rebounds
38
41
Offensive Rebounds
11
18
Defensive Rebounds
27
23
Assists
28
21
Steals
8
8
Blocks
7
2
Turnovers
14
14
Team Turnovers
1
2
Total Turnovers
15
16
Technical Fouls
1
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

Box score

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Aaron Gordon310-10-11-220100020+4
Cameron Johnson3292-61-24-451111233-3
Nikola Jokic393411-204-88-10109422465+4
Jamal Murray412610-163-73-4210411022+6
Peyton Watson3493-50-03-4103311282+15
Spencer Jones2231-11-10-040000314-1
Jonas Valanciunas1684-80-10-010101011+1
Tim Hardaway Jr.32125-112-70-132000030+4
Bruce Brown21104-80-22-213031013-15
Team11240-7611-2921-2738281487112720

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kevin Durant35135-151-52-382221173-7
Jabari Smith Jr.37217-205-112-3114301476-8
Steven Adams2352-20-01-382100531+14
Alperen Sengun36146-140-12-356410235-16
Amen Thompson432210-181-21-172320433-10
Clint Capela400-20-00-000010000-8
Aaron Holiday1310-30-31-100000001+3
Josh Okogie1162-62-60-021000201+4
Reed Sheppard37279-135-84-604120002+13
Team10941-9314-3613-2041211482182322

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 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
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsW 109-93

Season series

DEN leads series 1-0
Mar 11, 2026HOU 93, DEN 129
Dec 20, 2025HOU 115, DEN 101
Dec 15, 2025HOU 125, DEN 128
Nov 21, 2025DEN 112, HOU 109

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets?

Denver Nuggets won, 112-109, on Friday, November 21, 2025.

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

Denver Nuggets 112, Houston Rockets 109.

Who were the top performers?

Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (34 points). Houston Rockets: Reed Sheppard (27 points).

Where is Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets played?

Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX.

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