Verified November 10, 2026, at 1:03 p.m. UTC.
The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on November 9, 2026, overcoming a third-quarter comeback and closing out the game at Toyota Center. Kevin Durant led Houston with 23 points, while Jamal Murray scored a game-high 38 for Denver.
The victory ended Houston’s two-game losing streak and moved the Rockets to 8-3. Denver’s two-game winning streak ended as the Nuggets fell to 5-4. The NBA’s game recap confirms the final score and both teams’ records immediately after the game.
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Houston won 110-100 in the November 9 regular-season matchup. The game was played at Toyota Center in Houston, with the NBA listing an 8:30 p.m. Eastern start: 7:30 p.m. Central Standard Time in Houston (UTC-06:00), or 1:30 a.m. UTC on November 10. See the NBA game page for the matchup details.
Houston led 32-24 after the first quarter and 54-40 at halftime. Denver outscored the Rockets 28-23 in the third, but Houston entered the fourth ahead 77-68 and added 33 points in the final period.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 24 | 16 | 28 | 32 | 100 |
| Houston Rockets | 32 | 22 | 23 | 33 | 110 |
Houston built a 16-point lead early in the third quarter, but Denver responded with an 18-2 run to tie the game at 60. Jokić, Murray and Cameron Johnson each made a three-pointer during that stretch as Houston missed nine consecutive shots and committed two turnovers, according to the Associated Press game recap and game tracker.
Tari Eason’s basket ended Houston’s field-goal drought and began an 11-2 response that restored a nine-point lead. Denver made another push in the fourth: Murray’s quick scoring brought the Nuggets within four with less than seven minutes remaining. Şengün then scored inside, and Fred VanVleet hit a three-pointer to help Houston regain breathing room.
Murray’s free throws later trimmed the margin to six, but Christian Braun missed two free throws on Denver’s next opportunity. Baskets by Şengün and Amen Thompson extended the Rockets’ lead to 100-90 with about four minutes left. Denver never completed the comeback.
Murray’s 38 points were the most by either player in the game. He shot 14-for-23 from the field, including 5-for-8 from three-point range, and made all five of his free throws. Jokić added 25 points and 16 rebounds, giving Denver a combined 63 points from its two leading scorers.
Durant paced Houston with 23 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, making all 10 of his free throws. Şengün contributed 20 points, while VanVleet and Eason each scored 12. Jabari Smith Jr. added 14. Those contributions gave the Rockets several options when Denver tightened the score.
The AP recap lists Jokić with eight assists, while the same game tracker’s final box score lists nine. Because the available sources differ, the assist total should be checked against the NBA’s official box score for any later statistical correction.
The three-point line was a clear advantage for Houston. The Rockets made 14 of 38 attempts, or 36.8%, while Denver made eight of 29, or 27.6%. Houston’s six extra made threes represented an 18-point advantage on those shots, although the final margin also reflects every other possession and free throw.
Overall shooting was much closer: Houston made 41 of 91 field-goal attempts, 45.1%, while Denver made 37 of 83, 44.6%. Houston also recorded 29 assists to Denver’s 20. Both teams committed 10 turnovers. The shooting and assist figures are available in the game’s shot charts.
Bench scoring also favored Houston. Eason’s 12 points, plus eight apiece from Reed Sheppard and Bogdan Bogdanović and five from Marcus Smart, gave the Rockets 33 points from reserves. Denver’s reserves combined for 22. Those totals matter alongside Murray’s big night: Houston had more scoring support beyond its top two players.
Houston left the game at 8-3 after consecutive losses to Minnesota and Phoenix. Denver stood at 5-4 after its two-game winning streak ended. Those records are snapshots immediately after this matchup, not a prediction of where either team will finish in the Western Conference.
For Houston, sustaining its outside shooting and getting contributions from the bench would make it harder for opponents to concentrate on Durant and Şengün. For Denver, a more productive supporting cast and improved perimeter shooting could ease the burden on Murray and Jokić. Those are areas to watch, not guarantees about future results.
The Rockets won 110-100 at Toyota Center in Houston.
Murray scored a game-high 38 points, including five three-pointers.
Durant led Houston with 23 points and added 12 rebounds and eight assists.
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