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RocketsDenver Nuggets @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Mar 9, 2026
Nuggets vs Thunder final: the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 129-126 on March 9, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 40 | 20 | 33 | 33 | 126 |
| Thunder | 37 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 129 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 32 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 14 REB Nikola Jokić
- 13 AST Nikola Jokić
Thunder
- 35 PTS Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- 12 REB Jaylin Williams
- 15 AST Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Nuggets vs Thunder Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić C | 40 | 32 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12-19 | 3-6 | 5-6 | +2 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 28 | 23 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-14 | 2-4 | 9-10 | +14 |
| Christian Braun G | 37 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-3 | 0-2 | -2 |
| Jamal Murray G | 36 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9-23 | 0-4 | 3-3 | +5 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-3 | 3-4 | +9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-2 | 1-2 | -15 |
| Julian Strawther G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 33 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10-16 | 8-12 | 0-2 | -10 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Spencer Jones F | 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -7 |
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cason Wallace G | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -27 |
| Jaylin Williams F | 39 | 29 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10-17 | 7-11 | 2-4 | +4 |
| Luguentz Dort G | 30 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2-11 | 2-8 | 0-2 | -15 |
| Isaiah Joe G | 32 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5-10 | 3-8 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander GF | 38 | 35 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14-21 | 3-7 | 4-4 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ajay Mitchell G | 29 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9-16 | 1-4 | 5-5 | +11 |
| Jared McCain G | 21 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 3-5 | 2-2 | +19 |
| Kenrich Williams GF | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Aaron Wiggins G | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +16 |
Nuggets vs Thunder Recap
Oklahoma City held off Denver by 3 points in a fourth-quarter standoff, improving to 51-15. The Thunder trailed 40-37 after one but took a 6-point lead into halftime at 66-60, then led 96-93 after three quarters as neither team pulled away.
The fourth quarter stayed tight. Denver and Oklahoma City each scored 33 points in the final period, with the Thunder holding on despite the Nuggets' pressure. Oklahoma City shot 47 of 93 from the field while Denver went 45 of 98, a difference of 2 makes. The Thunder turned the ball over only 3 times to Denver's 7, a decisive edge late.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points and 15 assists. Nikola Jokić matched him with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists for Denver, which fell to 39-26. Oklahoma City grabbed just 37 rebounds against Denver's 56, a significant disadvantage the Thunder overcame through ball security and shooting efficiency.
The number to know: 19 of 47 from three-point range for Oklahoma City. That 40 percent shooting from deep was the difference in a game decided by half-court discipline.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| 45-98 | Field Goals | 47-93 |
| 45.9% | FG % | 50.5% |
| 15-37 | 3-Pointers | 19-47 |
| 40.5% | 3P % | 40.4% |
| 21-29 | Free Throws | 16-21 |
| 72.4% | FT % | 76.2% |
| 56 | Rebounds | 37 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 3 |
| 29 | Assists | 27 |
| 3 | Steals | 3 |
| 3 | Blocks | 9 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 20 | Fouls | 20 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 12 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 53.6% | 5.9% | 32.0% | 0.214 |
 Thunder | 60.8% | 2.9% | 7.0% | 0.172 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Thunder Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, March 9, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
- Arena
- PayCom CenterOklahoma City
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Thunder Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- L vs Knicks 103-142 Mar 6, 2026
- W vs Lakers 120-113 Mar 5, 2026
- W @ Jazz 128-125 Mar 2, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 108-117 Mar 1, 2026
- L @ Thunder 121-127 Feb 27, 2026
Thunder last 5
- W vs Warriors 104-97 Mar 7, 2026
- W @ Knicks 103-100 Mar 4, 2026
- W @ Bulls 116-108 Mar 3, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 100-87 Mar 1, 2026
- W vs Nuggets 127-121 Feb 27, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 22, 2026 Nuggets @ Thunder 84-96
- Apr 10, 2026 Thunder @ Nuggets 107-127
- Feb 27, 2026 Nuggets @ Thunder 121-127
- Feb 1, 2026 Thunder @ Nuggets 121-111
More NBA Games on Mar 9, 2026
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1101
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1115Top: Harden 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0115
Brooklyn Nets0-3126Top: Rupert 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3116
Utah Jazz1-2119Top: Melton 22 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3118
Los Angeles Clippers1-2126Top: Towns 35 PTS, 12 REBBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Thunder: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26; Thunder host the Suns Oct 26.
Nuggets vs Thunder FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Thunder on Mar 9, 2026?
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 129-126 on Monday, March 9, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points.
What are the Nuggets and Thunder records?
After this game the Nuggets were 39-26 and the Thunder were 51-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Thunder?
Nikola Jokić scored 32 for the Nuggets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 for the Thunder.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Thunder season series?
The Thunder lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Thunder game?
The Thunder beat the Nuggets 96-84 on Oct 22, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Thunder played?
At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Thunder?
Nuggets-Thunder: Q1 40-37, Q2 20-29, Q3 33-30, Q4 33-33.
What is next for the Nuggets and Thunder?
Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET; Thunder host the Suns on Monday, October 26 at 8:00 PM ET.