Thunder secure 96-84 victory over Nuggets in home opener
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Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 96-84 in their home opener on Thursday. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 21 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed 12 points and 17 rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a tough shooting night, finishing with 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting, ending his streak of 20-point games at 141. The Thunder, now 2-0, will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, while the Nuggets will face the New Orleans Pelicans.
- •Jalen Williams scores 21 points for OKC.
- •Chet Holmgren records 12 points and 17 rebounds.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander snaps 20-point streak at 141 games.
- •Thunder improve to 2-0; Nuggets fall to 0-1.
- •OKC hosts the Clippers next; Denver faces the Pelicans.
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder overcome SGA's shooting woes to beat Nuggets 96-84 in home opener
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander snaps his 20-point streak, but OKC Thunder still outlasts Nuggets
"OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 21 points, Chet Holmgren had 12 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a poor shooting night from Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander in their home opener to beat the Denver Nuggets 96-84 on Thursday.Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 32 points in a convincing win over San Antonio on Tuesday night, finished with 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting against Denver.
"The Thunder secured a 96-84 win over the Nuggets behind Jalen Williams and strong defense from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 4:41 AMThunder overcome SGA's shooting woes to beat Nuggets 96-84 in home opener
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 21 points, Chet Holmgren had 12 points and 17 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a poor shooting night from Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander in their home opener to beat the Denver Nuggets 96-84 on Thursday.Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 32 points in a convincing win over San Antonio on Tuesday night, finished with 17 points on 6-of-19 shooting against Denver.
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 4:34 AMShai Gilgeous-Alexander snaps his 20-point streak, but OKC Thunder still outlasts Nuggets
The Thunder secured a 96-84 win over the Nuggets behind Jalen Williams and strong defense from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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