Houston Rockets 93, Denver Nuggets 129
NBA · 2026-03-11 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Houston Rockets 129–93 on 2026-03-11 in NBA play, a 36-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:28 swung win probability 52% → 83%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Rockets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 20 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 93 |
| Denver Nuggets | 24 | 29 | 40 | 36 | 129 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:28 swung win probability 52% → 83%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q3 22-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 11:09 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 45.4% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 16-10.
- Outscored 16-5 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 1:28 | 52% → 83% |
| Denver Nuggets | 9–0 | Q4 11:09 | 100% → 100% |