- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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This Friday, the Houston Rockets (10-3) will host the Denver Nuggets (11-3) at the Toyota Center.
The Nuggets recently played against the Pelicans and secured a victory with a scoreline of 125-118. The game saw the Nuggets commit 26 fouls, while the Pelicans had 24. Denver converted 7 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc, while New Orleans managed a free throw shooting percentage of 74.2%, sinking 23 of 31. The Pelicans dominated the boards with 44 rebounds (17 offensive, 27 defensive) but recorded just one block. They also achieved 25 assists and 12 steals. On the defensive side, the Nuggets allowed New Orleans to shoot 44.9% from the field, going 44 of 98. Denver accumulated 35 assists and created 12 turnovers, earning 8 steals. They secured 41 rebounds, including 9 offensive. At the charity stripe, they were efficient, making 22 of 27 free throw attempts for an impressive 81.5% success rate. Overall, Denver achieved a 55.4% FG percentage (46 of 83) and completed 11 of their 31 three-point attempts.
Peyton Watson was a significant factor in this matchup. He finished with an impressive 68.4% shooting accuracy and accumulated 3 assists. Over 34 minutes, he collected 12 rebounds and scored 32 points, making 13 of 19 shots.
The Nuggets come into this game boasting an 11-3 record for the season. They average 13.9 turnovers per game while committing 19.9 personal fouls. Collectively, Denver secures an average of 47.3 rebounds per game and has tallied 409 assists this season, ranking 10th in the league. The Nuggets shoot 36.6% from three-point range (170 of 465) and maintain an 83.9% success rate from the free-throw line. They average 124.6 points per game, leading the league, while shooting 50.6% from the field.
Defensively, the Nuggets force 13.1 turnovers each game while committing 22.4 fouls. They rank 4th in the NBA, having allowed 358 assists this season. Denver’s defense gives up a field goal percentage of 45.0% (571 of 1,269) and allows 41.1 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 31.2% from three-point territory, and the Nuggets rank 6th in points allowed per game with 113.1.
In their last game, the Rockets secured a 114-104 victory against the Cavaliers. Houston allowed Cleveland to gather 39 total rebounds (10 offensive). They struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 30.8% by hitting 12 of 39 attempts, and converting 20 of 32 free throws (62.5%). The Cavaliers shot 44.4% overall, connecting on 36 of 81 field goal attempts. Houston finished the game with a shooting percentage of 45.6%, sinking 41 of 90 attempts, while making 9 of 24 three-point shots (37.5%). The Rockets capitalized on their opportunities at the charity stripe, making 23 of 27 attempts for an 85.2% rate. Cleveland committed 18 fouls, allowing Houston to get to the line frequently. The Rockets also recorded 13 turnovers but managed 9 steals in the game, finishing with 51 total rebounds (35 defensive and 16 offensive).
Alperen Sengun made a notable contribution for the Rockets, finishing the game by making 10 of 17 shots (58.8% shooting) and adding 11 rebounds. He registered 28 points in his 38 minutes on the court while dishing out 7 assists.
The Rockets boast a solid 10-3 record this season. They commit 20.7 fouls per game and shoot 79.6% from the free-throw line. Houston averages 25.6 assists (19th in the NBA) and turns the ball over 15.7 times per game. Across the campaign, they have scored a total of 1,611 points (123.9 per game) and average 50.3 rebounds per game. As an offensive unit, the Rockets rank 7th in the NBA, shooting 48.8% from the field.
Defensively, Houston allows 35.8% on three-point shots (184 of 514) and their opponents score at a 72.4% rate from the free-throw line. They surrender 24.9 assists and 37.9 rebounds on a nightly basis, ranking 6th and 1st in the league respectively. The Rockets are 5th in points allowed per game with 112.5 and manage to force 13.8 turnovers per game while limiting opponents to a shooting percentage of 45.3% from the field (7th in the league).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Denver
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