Houston Rockets 115, Denver Nuggets 101
NBA · 2025-12-20 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Denver Nuggets 115–101 on 2025-12-20 in NBA play, a 14-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:00 swung win probability 68% → 25%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 26 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 115 |
| Denver Nuggets | 29 | 16 | 21 | 35 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:00 swung win probability 68% → 25%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q2 16-27 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 6:00 (win probability 68% → 25% for the home side).
- Shot 44.6% eFG vs a 57.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 11:29 | 46% → 75% |
| Houston Rockets | 11–0 | Q2 6:00 | 68% → 25% |
| Houston Rockets | 11–0 | Q3 0:02 | 25% → 0% |
| Denver Nuggets | 11–0 | Q4 2:16 | 0% → 0% |