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Houston Rockets 125, Denver Nuggets 128: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat Houston Rockets, Houston Rockets 125 to Denver Nuggets 128, on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets.

NBAMonday, December 15, 2025
DateDec 15, 2025
Start time9:30 PM ET
VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO
TVPeacock
Attendance19,596

Line score

Team1234OTT
Houston Rockets302135318125
Denver Nuggets2434312811128

Top performers

Houston Rockets
PointsAlperen Sengun · 33
ReboundsAmen Thompson · 12
AssistsAlperen Sengun · 10
RatingAlperen Sengun · 33 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST
Denver Nuggets
PointsNikola Jokic · 39
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 15
AssistsNikola Jokic · 10
RatingNikola Jokic · 39 PTS, 15 REB, 10 AST

Team comparison

Houston RocketsDenver Nuggets
Points per game
115.4
114.5
Points allowed per game
106.5
113.3
16-7Record19-6
2nd in Southwest DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division
3-2Road record / home record2-2
WWLLWLast 5WLWWL
W2StreakW1

Team stats

Houston RocketsDenver Nuggets
47-93FG43-85
Field Goal %
51
51
12-253PT15-34
Three Point %
48
44
19-26FT27-33
Free Throw %
73
82
Rebounds
46
38
Offensive Rebounds
12
7
Defensive Rebounds
34
31
Assists
29
24
Steals
7
10
Blocks
8
4
Turnovers
16
10
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
16
11
Technical Fouls
3
2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Box score

Houston Rockets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Kevin Durant44258-142-37-857515053+2
Jabari Smith Jr.43166-114-60-0104201284-1
Alperen Sengun423314-270-25-61010421465-6
Josh Okogie28167-92-30-140320223+9
Amen Thompson44145-130-14-5126100483-3
Steven Adams1631-10-01-200100003-8
Clint Capela710-00-01-220000020-6
Aaron Holiday1031-11-10-001000002-7
Reed Sheppard32145-173-91-231021032+5
Team12547-9312-2519-2646291678123425

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Cameron Johnson43135-92-51-232000123+8
Spencer Jones41114-82-41-230023035+1
Nikola Jokic423913-275-98-1115104214116+1
Jamal Murray43359-173-514-1535300033-4
Peyton Watson652-41-20-000010001-3
Zeke Nnaji921-20-10-010000010+5
Jonas Valanciunas1484-50-00-031200036+6
Tim Hardaway Jr.40134-102-83-312020012+4
Bruce Brown2721-30-00-094130272-3
Team12843-8515-3427-3338241010473128

Recent form

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
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

Season series

DEN leads series 2-0
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 Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets won, 128-125, on Monday, December 15, 2025.

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

Houston Rockets 125, Denver Nuggets 128.

Who were the top performers?

Houston Rockets: Alperen Sengun (33 points). Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (39 points).

Where is Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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