Denver Nuggets vs Houston Rockets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 21, 2025

Denver's three-point road victory, 112–109, came down to a second half that nearly overwhelmed Houston's offensive rhythm. The Nuggets trailed after a first quarter that favored their hosts, 12–25, but the game's competitive texture shifted entirely after intermission, with the teams combining for 126 points across the final two quarters against 95 in the first half.

The decisive turn arrived in the third quarter, when Denver and Houston combined for 63 points—the game's highest-scoring period. Nikola Jokić anchored the surge with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists to sustain offensive pressure. Houston's Reed Sheppard responded with 27 points and 4 assists, and Jabari Smith Jr. posted 21 points with 11 rebounds, but the Rockets' 29-point quarter proved insufficient against Denver's 34. The fourth quarter remained tight, both teams scoring 32 and 31 respectively, but the Nuggets' third-quarter edge held firm through the final minutes.

The combined total of 221 sat 2 points below the market expectation, a modest underperformance in a game where Denver's recent offensive form—123.2 points per game over its last ten—proved just enough to escape with a close road win.