Nuggets vs Thunder
Sun, Feb 1
Final
Nuggets
Nuggets
(33 - 16)
111
-
121
Thunder
Thunder
(38 - 11)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 111 |
| Thunder | 32 | 30 | 39 | 20 | 121 |
Venue: Ball Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Peyton Watson
DEN | #8 | G
29
5
3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC | #2 | G
34
5
13
Smart Game Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder has a 56% chance of winning the game
Despite Denver's strong home history, the Thunder are favored to win as their top-ranked defense and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's matchup advantage outweigh the Nuggets' injury-depleted roster.
Key Analysis
- • Oklahoma City is missing Jalen Williams and Alex Caruso, which removes their second scoring option and best perimeter defender.
- • The Nuggets are without Aaron Gordon and likely Christian Braun, leaving them with no elite defenders to guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will likely dominate the matchup against a depleted Denver backcourt that lacks the size and speed to contain him.
- • The Thunder possess the league's best Defensive Rating at 107.2 and the top Net Rating at +12.2.
- • Denver has won two straight games and seven of the last ten meetings at home, demonstrating significant resilience at Ball Arena.
- • The Nuggets must rely on Nikola Jokic controlling the paint and tempo to overcome the significant talent deficit on the wings.
