Much of their success can be attributed to the remarkable performance of their star player, Nikola Jokic. The reigning MVP has been delivering exceptional stats, averaging 28.9 points, 12.9 rebounds,

The Nuggets unfortunately lost a key piece of their rotation early in this game. Starting forward Aaron Gordon left the game in the first quarter with right calf tightness and is questionable to return, according to the team in a post on social media.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-103 on Sunday in a matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference. Gilgeous-Alexander had eight assists and made all eight of his free throws for the West-leading Thunder,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-103 in a matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference standings

The Oklahoma City Thunder collected a 127-103 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. In a back-to-back matchup of MVP candidates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got the better of Nikola Jokic in the first round.