Jalen Williams' 21 points saved the Thunder from a 96-84 defeat to the Nuggets.
2026-10-23 14:15
October 23 - The Thunder defeated the Nuggets 96-84 . Jalen Williams contributed 21 points , 5 rebounds , and 3 assists, while Shai Gilgeous - Alexander added 17 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists. For the Nuggets, Eric Gordon scored 20 points , 6 rebounds, and 1 assist; Nikola Jokic had 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
In the first quarter, the Nuggets established a lead thanks to consecutive scores from Gordon, Jokic, and Murray. The Thunder, however, kept the score close thanks to Jalen Williams ' offense. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 27-24. In the second quarter, the Nuggets once extended their lead to 9 points. The Thunder then rallied, with Holmgren and Mitchell scoring consecutively, and Alexander helping to narrow the gap with free throws. At halftime, the Nuggets led 48-44 .
After switching sides, the Thunder relied on consecutive scores from Jalen Williams , Holmgren, and Mitchell, along with a three-pointer from Caruso, to gradually take control. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder led 70-64 . In the final quarter, the Thunder relied on consecutive dunks from Jalen Williams , and key shots from Wallace and Alexander, extending their lead to as much as 17 points. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Nuggets 96-84 .
Nuggets player statistics
Gordon 20 points, 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Jokic 13 points , 7 rebounds , 5 assists; DeRozan 13 points , 2 rebounds; Braun 7 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Murray 6 points , 10 rebounds, 3 assists; Johnson 5 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Nembuhad 5 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Blazier 4 points , 12 rebounds; Diallo 4 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists
Thunder player statistics
Jalen Williams 21 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Alexander 17 points , 2 rebounds , 3 assists; Holmgren 12 points , 17 rebounds, 2 assists; Mitchell 12 points; Wallace 9 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist; Caruso 7 points , 4 rebounds , 5 assists; Hartenstein 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; McCain 4 points, 1 assist.
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