In a battle of the West’s top teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder sent a loud message, overpowering the Denver Nuggets with a dominant fourth quarter to secure a 127-103 victory.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unstoppable, dropping 40 points along with eight rebounds, five assists, and three blocks.
It marked his third consecutive 40-point game—the first such streak of his career—as he continued to strengthen his MVP case.
Blocks brought to you by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 😤 pic.twitter.com/gE8PCjRsep
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 9, 2025
Nikola Jokic led Denver with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists, but the Nuggets couldn’t keep up late, fading as OKC pulled away.
With the win, the Thunder improved to 53-11, riding a seven-game winning streak to solidify their grip on the top seed in the West.
Meanwhile, Denver slipped to 41-23, falling to third in the conference standings.
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