Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder — Recap

📰Game Recap

Oklahoma City, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 96-84 on Wednesday night, overcoming an early deficit with a dominant second-half performance. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 21 points, five rebounds, and three assists, while Aaron Gordon paced the Nuggets with 20 points, six rebounds, and three three-pointers.

Denver held a slim lead through the first half, winning the opening quarter 27-24 and the second 21-20 to take a 48-44 advantage into halftime. However, Oklahoma City found its rhythm after the break, outscoring the Nuggets 26-16 in the third quarter to seize a 70-64 lead entering the final period. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 17 points for the Thunder, including three three-pointers.

The Thunder continued their strong play in the fourth quarter, outscoring Denver 26-20 to seal the 12-point victory. Nikola Jokic tallied 13 points, seven rebounds, and five assists for the Nuggets, but shot 5-of-19 from the field. DeMar DeRozan added 13 points for Denver. The SportsFBI analytical model had favored Oklahoma City with an 83% probability, a projection that aligned with the final outcome.