Battle of Stats: Denver Nuggets Take on Oklahoma City Thunder

The showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets in their last encounter was intense and full of drama.

In that game, Thunder’s star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a comeback after missing nine games due to injury. There were instances of technical fouls, including Gilgeous-Alexander’s early technical for throwing the ball at Nuggets’ star Nikola Jokic, and a scuffle between Luguentz Dort and Jokic leading to ejections and technical fouls.

Facing each other since that eventful February 27 game, the Thunder will host the Nuggets as they aim to continue their current five-game winning streak which started with a 127-121 overtime victory.

Reflecting on the physicality of their last encounter, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault highlighted the familiarity between the two teams due to previous match-ups. This includes a competitive seven-game series in the Western Conference semifinals last season.

Monday’s game could mark a milestone for Gilgeous-Alexander, who has a chance to tie Wilt Chamberlain for the most consecutive games with 20 or more points in NBA history.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets, who have faced some setbacks since their loss to the Thunder, are uncertain about Jamal Murray’s availability due to a left ankle injury sustained in their recent game against the Knicks. Despite the challenges, Nuggets coach David Adelman emphasized the need for a stronger performance following the disappointing defeat to New York.

In terms of player availability, Thunder’s Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are listed as questionable for the upcoming game due to flu and a left hip issue, respectively.

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Article written on 09/03/2026 11:06. Source: NBA.com

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