The Nuggets are 7–4, and their losses have come with runs against them: 9 in their 4 losses, 6 in their 7 wins. They have also won 2 games in which the other team made more runs.
In their 7 wins, 14% of their shots have come from midrange, against 20% in their 4 losses. They have made 73.1% of their shots at the rim in wins and 63.0% in losses.
They are 3–1 in games within five points in the last five minutes. Nov. 11 at Memphis, a 123–118 win. Oct. 24 against New Orleans, a 141–135 win: Trevon Brazile's free throw with 11.6 seconds left in overtime put it away.
Their most used five, Murray, Jokić, Braun, Gordon and Johnson, has played 130 minutes together and is plus 11.8 per 100 possessions. It was on the floor for 5 of their runs and 1 against them. With that five on the floor, 33% of their shots have come at the rim, where they make 73%. They're 28 for 87 on threes (32%). The Nuggets as a whole make 35%.
No team takes a bigger share of its shots from midrange, 16.4%, and they make 42.2% of them, 11th.
In their wins they make 73.1% at the rim, in their losses 63.0%.
Only one team (the Knicks) holds teams to a lower rate in the paint away from the rim, 38.4%.
Their biggest came against Toronto on Nov. 4, 18–4 early in the third, built on 10 points at the rim and 2 threes. Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon scored 9 of the 18. It took them from 3 down to 11 up, and their chances to win from 45% to 85%.
The costliest went the other way. Oklahoma City's 17–4 from midway through the third into the fourth on Oct. 22 took the Nuggets from 5 up to 8 down, and the game went with it.
80 of 82 regular season games are set so far. The next 10: 4 at home, 6 away, 1 on the second night of two, against teams 60–64 so far.
| Player | GP | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | Stl | Blk | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | 11 | 36.5 | 25.9 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 51.3% | 49.4% | 84.1% | +5.7 |
| Nikola Jokić | 11 | 36.4 | 23.7 | 10.5 | 9.1 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 51.0% | 25.0% | 88.9% | +2.4 |
| Christian Braun | 11 | 33.8 | 12.8 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 47.8% | 34.0% | 76.2% | +4.3 |
| Aaron Gordon | 11 | 29.4 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 39.8% | 27.3% | 75.6% | +2.4 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 10 | 23.6 | 9.9 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 41.7% | 14.3% | 77.1% | −3.3 |
| Cameron Johnson | 8 | 28.5 | 12.1 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 46.7% | 39.5% | 71.4% | +4.8 |
| Trevon Brazile | 11 | 19.2 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Stat | Avg | NBA rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 114.6 | 13th |
| Rebounds | 42.3 | 23rd |
| Assists | 27.7 | 7th |
| Steals | 9.0 | 7th |
| Blocks | 4.5 | 21st |
| Turnovers | 13.4 | |
| Point differential | +1.8 | 12th |
| Opponents | Avg | NBA rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed | 112.8 | 14th |
| Field goal % | 46.0% | 16th |
| Three-point % | 35.9% | 20th |
| Threes made | 14.1 | 22nd |
| Free throw attempts | 19.9 | 1st |
| Assists | 28.2 | 26th |
| Turnovers forced | 14.4 |
| Split | GP | W–L | Pts | Margin | FG% | 3P% | FT% | Reb | Ast | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 2–2 | 123.3 | −0.8 | 51.5% | 34.4% | 82.9% | 39.0 | 29.0 | 12.8 |
| Away | 6 | 4–2 | 109.0 | +1.8 | 47.3% | 36.5% | 75.2% | 43.0 | 26.7 | 15.2 |
| Neutral site | 1 | 1–0 | 114.0 | +12.0 | 45.8% | 28.6% | 84.2% | 51.0 | 29.0 | 5.0 |
| Split | GP | W–L | Pts | Margin | FG% | 3P% | FT% | Reb | Ast | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 7 | 7–0 | 121.9 | +10.0 | 50.7% | 37.0% | 79.7% | 43.4 | 30.4 | 12.7 |
| Losses | 4 | 0–4 | 102.0 | −12.5 | 44.8% | 30.7% | 77.9% | 40.3 | 23.0 | 14.5 |
The Nuggets are 9th of 30 in wins from young players’ growth beyond the normal path, +10.0. When their players are drawn again at random, they land between 3rd and 24th 8 times in 10.
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The group on the rise is DeRozan, Johnson, Bagley III, Jones and Jones: plus 33.1 per 100 possessions in 15 minutes, all of them in the last five games. It was on the floor for 2 of their runs.
| Five | Min | Off | Def | Net | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most usedMurrayJokićBraunGordonJohnson | 130 | 121.1 | 109.3 | +11.8 | 5–1 |
| On the rise, off the benchDeRozanJohnsonBagley IIIJonesJones | 15 | 140.0 | 106.9 | +33.1 | 2–2 |
Nikola Jokić is on the court to start. Tap or drag any of the Nuggets on or off, and open a group to see it on the Lineups tab.
With Nikola Jokić on the floor: 401 minutes, +2.6 per 100 possessions, likely +7.3.
With Nikola Jokić on the floor
Nikola Jokić, 5th among the study's best developers, grown in Denver, has been their best player, 5th in the Player rankings. Jamal Murray, the one player the Nuggets developed themselves who is still with them, is 18th in the Player rankings. The Nuggets are plus 6.9 per 100 possessions with him on the floor and minus 16.1 without him.
From 2017-18 to 2025-26, the Nuggets were 9th of 30 at growing young players beyond the normal path, plus 10.0 wins.
Oct. 24, vs New Orleans: won 141–135.
Jamal Murray: 42 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists in 43 minutes.
The box scoreNov. 9, at Houston: lost 110–100.
Nikola Jokić: 25 points, 16 rebounds and 9 assists in 39 minutes.
The box scoreNov. 4, vs Toronto: won 128–109.
Nikola Jokić: 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in 30 minutes.
The box scoreOct. 24, vs New Orleans: won 141–135.
Jamal Murray: 42 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists in 43 minutes.
The box scoreNov. 2, vs Portland: lost 118–110.
Nikola Jokić: 26 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists in 36 minutes.
The box scoreOct. 24, vs New Orleans: won 141–135.
Nikola Jokić: 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in 44 minutes.
The box score| Team | W–L | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spurs | 11–2 | – |
| 2 | Lakers | 11–2 | – |
| 3 | Rockets | 10–3 | 1 |
| 4 | Trail Blazers | 9–3 | 1.5 |
| 5 | Timberwolves | 9–4 | 2 |
| 6 | Grizzlies | 9–4 | 2 |
| 7 | Nuggets | 7–4 | 3 |
| 8 | Warriors | 8–5 | 3 |
| 9 | Thunder | 8–5 | 3 |
| 10 | Mavericks | 7–6 | 4 |
| 11 | Suns | 5–6 | 5 |
| 12 | Pelicans | 4–10 | 7.5 |
| 13 | Clippers | 3–8 | 7 |
| 14 | Kings | 1–11 | 9.5 |
| 15 | Jazz | 1–12 | 10 |
The top six go to the playoffs, seventh to 10th to the Play-In Tournament.
Records are as of today. A road trip’s games are marked down the left edge. Rest is days off before the game. The calendar link keeps the season in your calendar app, times and results included, and updates as the NBA sets the rest.
| 56.6% |
| 32.0% |
| 53.3% |
| +1.8 |
| Marvin Bagley III | 11 | 12.4 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 54.5% | 0.0% | 70.8% | −0.1 |
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| Tyus Jones | 11 | 10.5 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 34.6% | 23.1% | 100.0% | −3.6 |
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| Bryce Hopkins | 7 | 14.2 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 63.6% | 40.0% | 72.7% | −2.6 |
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| Spencer Jones | 4 | 17.0 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 53.3% | 50.0% | — | −0.8 |
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| Alpha Diallo | 4 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 33.3% | 0.0% | — | −2.5 |
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| Cam Whitmore | 2 | 7.4 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 57.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | −4.5 |
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| Ryan Nembhard | 3 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 60.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | −0.3 |
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| DaRon Holmes II | 4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 33.3% | 33.3% | — | +0.3 |
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| Zeke Nnaji | 2 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | −3.0 |
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Sorted by total minutes. Players traded during the season show only their games with the Nuggets. NBA ranks for each player are on his page.
| vs POR |
| L110–118 |
| 36–77 |
| 9–26 |
| 29–34 |
| 9 |
| 37 |
| 24 |
| 13 |
| 3 |
| 12 |
| 20 |
| Oct 30 | @ PHX | W127–120 | 42–80 | 20–37 | 23–30 | 12 | 40 | 30 | 11 | 3 | 19 | 13 |
| Oct 28 | @ NOP | W104–91 | 37–80 | 12–31 | 18–19 | 5 | 42 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 19 |
| Oct 26 | vs GSW | L114–134 | 42–84 | 10–29 | 20–23 | 10 | 32 | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 17 |
| Oct 24 | vs NOP | W141–135 | 48–99 | 15–47 | 30–39 | 14 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 28 |
| Oct 22 | @ OKC | L84–96 | 31–82 | 8–30 | 14–22 | 19 | 53 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 23 |
Blue is better than the league’s rate there, orange worse, deeper the further off. Rank 1st is the best: the highest rate for the Nuggets, the lowest for the teams against them. The corners’ two sides are one zone.
| Type | Made–Att | Pct | NBA rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 456–937 | 48.7% | 2nd |
| Three-pointers | 119–341 | 34.9% | 14th |
| Free throws | 230–291 | 79.0% | 12th |
| True shooting | 59.2% | 6th |
| Zone | Share of shots | Nuggets | NBA | FG% | NBA FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the rim | 26.9% | 27.7% | 69.8% | 65.6% | |
| Paint (non-rim) | 20.3% | 19.0% | 50.5% | 44.5% | |
| Mid-range | 16.4% | 10.2% | 42.2% | 40.0% | |
| Corner three | 12.0% | 11.7% | 33.0% | 36.1% | |
| Above-break three | 24.4% | 31.4% | 35.8% | 34.8% |
| Zone | Made–Att | Share | NBA | FG% | NBA FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At the rim | 197–290 | 29.2% | 27.7% | 67.9% | 65.6% |
| Paint (non-rim) | 68–177 | 17.8% | 19.0% | 38.4% | 44.5% |
| Mid-range | 36–93 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 38.7% | 40.0% |
| Corner three | 45–132 | 13.3% | 11.7% | 34.1% | 36.1% |
| Above-break three | 110–300 | 30.2% | 31.4% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
992 opponent shots. The team's own zones are on Overview.
| Distance | Made–Att | Share | NBA | FG% | NBA FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 8 ft | 235–368 | 39.3% | 38.9% | 63.9% | 59.1% |
| 8–16 ft | 68–146 | 15.6% | 13.4% | 46.6% | 43.9% |
| 16–24 ft | 34–82 | 8.8% | 4.6% | 41.5% | 39.0% |
| 24+ ft | 119–341 | 36.4% | 43.1% | 34.9% | 35.1% |
| Type | Made–Att | Share | NBA | FG% | NBA FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunks | 44–48 | 5.1% | 5.8% | 91.7% | 88.4% |
| Layups | 144–236 | 25.2% | 25.7% | 61.0% | 56.0% |
| Floaters | 42–85 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 49.4% | 45.3% |
| Hooks | 18–28 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 64.3% | 47.5% |
| Pull-up jumpers | 40–110 | 11.7% | 13.7% | 36.4% | 37.6% |
| Step-backs | 28–63 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 44.4% | 37.9% |
| Turnarounds and fadeaways | 26–57 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 45.6% | 40.3% |
| Other jump shots | 114–310 | 33.1% | 33.5% | 36.8% | 36.2% |
A run is a stretch where a team outscores the other by 10 or more while the other scores four or fewer, from its first basket to its last. Garbage time is left out. The chances to win are the team’s own, before the run and after it.
| Offensive rating | 116.0 | 9th |
|---|---|---|
| Defensive rating | 114.7 | 20th |
| Net rating | +1.3 | 16th |
| Assists per turnover | 2.07 | 2nd |
| Rebound rate | 49.8% | 15th |
| Not ranked | Nuggets | NBA avg |
|---|---|---|
| Pace (possessions per 48) | 97.7 | 99.8 |
| Share of baskets assisted | 66.9% | 65.2% |
| Factor | Nuggets | Rank | Opp | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective FG% | 55.0% | 8th | 53.8% | 17th |
| Turnover rate | 13.5% | 5th | 14.6% | 18th |
| Offensive rebound rate | 30.2% | 21st | 32.3% | 20th |
| Free throw rate | 0.311 | 7th | 0.221 | 1st |
Free throw rate is free throw attempts per field goal attempt. Opponent ranks: fewer allowed is better, more turnovers forced is better.
| Source | Nuggets | Rank | Opp | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the paint | 49.5 | 10th | 48.2 | 20th |
| Fast break | 11.3 | 25th | 14.7 | 17th |
| Second chance | 15.1 | 15th | 16.5 | 20th |
| Off turnovers | 15.3 | 28th | 16.1 | 5th |
| Stat | Avg | NBA rank |
|---|---|---|
| Deflections | 13.9 | 30th |
| Contested shots | 34.5 | 26th |
| Twos contested | 21.8 | 21st |
| Threes contested | 12.7 | 27th |
| Charges drawn | 0.27 | 17th |
| Loose balls recovered | 3.0 | 23rd |
| Box outs | 4.6 | 30th |
| Screen assists | 8.7 | 5th |
| Points from screen assists | 18.6 | 10th |
| Per game | Nuggets | NBA avg |
|---|---|---|
| Distance (miles) | 16.9 | 17.6 |
| Average speed (mph) | 4.20 | 4.41 |
| Touches | 386.6 | 375.4 |
| Time of possession (min) | 22.6 | 24.9 |
| Passes | 300.7 | 288.3 |
| Potential assists | 48.7 | 47.8 |
| Secondary assists | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Offensive rebound chances | 22.3 | 25.5 |
| Defensive rebound chances | 54.7 | 56.4 |
| Opponent FG% at the rim | 65.2% | 23rd |
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| Not ranked | Nuggets | NBA avg |
|---|---|---|
| Rim shots defended per game | 23.0 | 21.3 |
NBA avg is the average of the 30 teams. Opponent FG% at the rim ranks lower as better.
| Games | W–L | Min | Pts | FG | 3P | FT | +/− | Off rtg | Def rtg | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3–1 | 13.7 | 30 | 8–23 | 2–11 | 12–16 | +1 | 100.0 | 87.9 | +12.1 |
Clutch samples are small, so they are not ranked.
| Split | GP | W–L | Pts | Margin | FG% | 3P% | FT% | Reb | Ast | TO |
|---|
| Oct | 5 | 3–2 | 114.0 | −1.2 | 47.1% | 37.4% | 78.9% | 43.6 | 26.8 | 16.6 |
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| Nov | 6 | 4–2 | 115.2 | +4.3 | 50.0% | 32.3% | 79.1% | 41.2 | 28.5 | 10.7 |
Location, result and month are the team's splits, and the season rows its season and playoff numbers. Play-in and playoff rounds add up the team's box scores. Margin is points scored minus points allowed per game. Small samples, so no ranks.
