The short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder survived the Denver Nuggets, who were without Nikola Jokic, in a 105-100 win.
The home win gives OKC the tiebreak over Denver as it won the season series with three of four wins.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 34 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Chet Holmgren had 18 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks. Both stepped up in Jalen Williams’ absence.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets were led by Aaron Gordon, who had 16 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and four blocks. Jamal Murray had 16 points and four assists.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s five-point win over the Nuggets.
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and guard Reggie Jackson (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) drives to the basket around Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) reach for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) reaches for a loose ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is fouled by Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder fans cheer on their team against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) leaps to block a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and orward Chet Holmgren (7) during a time out against the Denver Nuggets in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s shoes during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) after he made a basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The Oklahoma City Thunder bench celebrates after a score against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) moves past Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) on the way to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots a three point basket against Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a thee point basket as Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) defends the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) goes up for a basket against Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) fight for a loose ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) shoots beside Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) gestures after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) dives for a loose ball ahead of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) shoots a three point basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) works to control the ball on the way to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) leaps and passes the ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) shoots behind Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) shoots beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) get into an argument during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) breaks up an argument between guard Luguentz Dort (5) and Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before the start of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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