Thunder vs Nuggets
Fri, Feb 27
Final/OT
Thunder
Thunder
(45 - 15)
127
-
121
Nuggets
Nuggets
(37 - 22)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 19 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 127 |
| Nuggets | 33 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 121 |
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GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC | #2 | G
36
3
9
Jamal Murray
DEN | #27 | G
39
8
6
Smart Game Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder has a 74% chance of winning the game
The return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives Oklahoma City a decisive edge at home against a Nuggets team missing key defensive pieces.
Key Analysis
- • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns from an abdominal strain to lead the Thunder offense, offsetting the absence of Jalen Williams.
- • Denver's defense is compromised with Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson ruled out due to hamstring injuries.
- • Jamal Murray is listed as questionable with an illness, potentially leaving Nikola Jokic without his primary scoring partner.
- • Oklahoma City boasts the league's best defensive rating (107.8) and already defeated Denver 121-111 earlier this month.
- • The Thunder have been dominant as favorites this season, winning 43 of 56 games in that scenario.
- • Denver needs a massive triple-double from Nikola Jokic and efficient shooting from role players to overcome their roster deficits.
