Injury Report, Updated Odds (1/31): Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
The Oklahoma City Thunder is shorthanded while taking on the No. 2 Denver Nuggets on Wednesday.
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Nuggets 127, Thunder 107. Denver routed Oklahoma City in a game that extended Denver’s win streak and tightened the Western Conference standings. This recap notes Valanciunas’ big night and the Nuggets resting their starters, highlighting how Denver managed to pull away late and solidify home-court positioning as the playoffs approach.[3]
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Earlier in the 2025-26 slate, Nuggets beat the Thunder 121-119 in a tight Game 1 of a playoff series, with Nikola Jokić scoring 42 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading OKC; this set the tone for a high-stakes series. The late-game sequence and clutch shots were pivotal in giving Denver a 1-0 series edge at that time.[2]
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Additional context from prior meetings shows this matchup often features high-scoring runs and strong bench contributions, underscoring the depth both teams can lean on in close games.[1][3]
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- A recent box-score snapshot (Nuggets 127, Thunder 107) can help visualize who carried the load (scorers, rebounds, assists) and where Denver pulled away in the fourth quarter. If you’d like, I can generate a quick chart of points by quarter or player scoring from the latest game.
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Citations:
- Nuggets 127, Thunder 107 recap and context.[3]
- Playoff-era specifics and Game 1 recap with 42-point Nikola Jokić showcase.[2]