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Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Denver Nuggets 96-84 in home opener
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 96-84 victory over the Denver Nuggets in their home opener at Paycom Center. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 21 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed 12 points and 17 rebounds.
The game was marked by uncharacteristic struggles for several star players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the two-time reigning NBA MVP, finished with 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting, ending a historic streak of 141 consecutive games scoring at least 20 points. Denver's Nikola Jokić also struggled offensively, recording 13 points on 5-of-19 shooting. Jamal Murray contributed 6 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets.
Despite Denver holding a 48-44 lead at halftime, Oklahoma City utilized a strong defensive second half to take control. The Thunder's defense forced 13 turnovers in the second period alone, helping to fuel a decisive scoring run. Denver coach David Adelman noted that the team struggled with spacing and individual play rather than ball movement during the loss.
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Denver Nuggets · Jalen Williams · Nikola Jokic · Oklahoma City Thunder · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Stephon Castle scored 24 points.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-104.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] De’Aaron Fox received a Flagrant Foul 1 for a body slam involving Chet Holmgren.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Victor Wembanyama scored 12 points on 1-for-13 shooting.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jared McCain scored 20 points.