Nikola Jokic Leads Nuggets to 128-95 Victory Over Thunder in Third Consecutive Win

Nuggets start off the season unbeaten, with Jokic's stellar performance and team's dominant defense, Oklahoma City's first-team All-NBA selectee struggles in home opener.

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 128-95 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, boasting an impressive 28 points and 14 rebounds. This marks their third consecutive win as they open the season.
Alongside Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray also contributed significantly to the victory with 20 and 19 points respectively. The Nuggets displayed a strong offensive stance, shooting 60.2% from the field.
Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 draft, scored a team-leading 19 points in his first regular-season home game for the Thunder after missing last season due to a foot injury.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder's first-team All-NBA selectee from last season, struggled in the game, scoring just seven points on 2-for-16 shooting.
Denver's defense was effective in the game, holding the Thunder to just 41.1% shooting overall and reiterating their championship-winning credentials from last season.