SGA's Streak Ends as Thunder Beat Nuggets, Box Score Stats, Highlights for Jokic, Chet, Murray, More
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Key Points:
- The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 96-84, improving to 2-0 on the season, despite both teams struggling offensively.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ended his 141-game streak of scoring 20 or more points, struggling to find his shot until the fourth quarter.
- Nikola Jokić had a difficult game, shooting 5-of-19, with Chet Holmgren's defense limiting the Nuggets' inside presence.
- Both teams shot below 40 percent from the field and around 26-27 percent from three-point range, with the Nuggets committing 22 turnovers.
- The Thunder relied on Jalen Williams to lead the offense, and both teams will aim to improve their performance in future matchups this season.
