PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 128-95 loss to Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their first defeat of the season in their home opener against the Denver Nuggets in a 128-95 loss. The loss drops the Thunder’s record to 2-1 on the season.

In the 33-point loss, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of his worst games in recent memory. He was held to seven points on 2-of-16 shooting and seven assists. In his home debut, Chet Holmgren had 19 points and four rebounds.

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Meanwhile, the Nuggets were led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who had 28 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s home-opening loss to the Nuggets on Sunday.

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) runs down the court against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives down the court against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone talks to an official during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) dunks behind his back against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a three point basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) is checked by trainers after getting hit on a play against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) lays on the floor after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) works to steal the ball from Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) on a drive during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) loses control of the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) fights for the ball with Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) talks to fans before the start of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder mascot waves a flag before the start of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the National Anthem before a game against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes during warms ups before a game against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before a game against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports