OKC Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	STL	TO	+/-
Branden Carlson	37	23	12	5	8-18	3-10	0	0	-21
Jared McCain	25	15	1	2	6-11	3-8	0	1	-4
Nikola Topić	38	14	2	11	6-12	2-3	4	8	-17
Aaron Wiggins	25	13	3	3	5-11	2-6	3	0	-2
Luguentz Dort	20	5	3	1	2-7	1-4	0	0	-8
Kenrich Williams	31	15	12	1	7-22	1-6	2	2	-22
Brooks Barnhizer	33	14	9	2	5-10	1-3	2	2	-15
Payton Sandfort	28	8	4	0	3-8	1-4	0	0	-11

Carlson produced Oklahoma City’s most complete performance. He tied for the game-high with 23 points, collected 12 rebounds, recorded five assists, and did not commit a turnover. His 3-for-10 performance from outside was less efficient, but he remained active as a scorer, rebounder, and passer.

Topić also showed his playmaking potential. He finished with 14 points, 11 assists, and four steals while shooting 6-for-12. His eight turnovers, however, illustrate the pressure that comes with handling a large share of the offense against an active defense.

Kenrich Williams collected seven offensive rebounds and finished with a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double. He needed 22 field-goal attempts to score those 15 points, limiting the value of his extra possessions.

Denver Nuggets Player Stats

Player	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	STL	BLK	+/-
Jonas Valančiūnas	32	23	17	4	9-14	1-2	0	2	+16
Julian Strawther	33	22	4	3	8-17	4-7	2	1	+10
Tim Hardaway Jr.	27	13	1	3	4-12	3-9	1	0	+5
Bruce Brown	25	10	8	6	4-9	2-3	2	0	+7
Tyus Jones	23	9	4	3	3-6	3-3	0	0	+7
David Roddy	25	21	2	0	8-12	3-6	2	0	+14
Jalen Pickett	29	13	4	4	5-11	3-6	0	0	+17
Curtis Jones	19	7	1	3	3-7	1-5	2	0	+14
Zeke Nnaji	13	5	6	2	2-4	1-2	0	3	-1
KJ Simpson	6	2	2	0	1-1	0-0	0	0	+6
DaRon Holmes II	2	2	0	0	0-0	0-0	1	0	+5

Valančiūnas controlled the interior. He made nine of his 14 shots, collected six offensive rebounds, blocked two shots, and gave Denver a reliable scoring option whenever the perimeter offense slowed down.

Strawther added 22 points and made four of seven three-point attempts. His combination of movement shooting and transition scoring helped Denver stretch Oklahoma City’s defense.

Roddy delivered the biggest bench scoring performance. He scored 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting and made three three-pointers. Pickett added 13 points, four rebounds, and four assists while producing the best plus-minus of the game at +17.

Team Stats Comparison

Team statistic	Oklahoma City	Denver
Points	107	127
Field goals	42-99	47-93
Field-goal percentage	42.4%	50.5%
Three-pointers	14-44	21-43
Three-point percentage	31.8%	48.8%
Free throws	9-12	12-13
Total team rebounds	52	55
Offensive rebounds	15	10
Assists	25	28
Steals	11	10
Blocks	1	6
Turnovers	13	16

Denver did not win because of one overwhelming advantage in possession count. Oklahoma City actually committed fewer turnovers and collected more offensive rebounds. The Nuggets won because they converted their opportunities far more efficiently.

How Denver Won the Game

Denver’s Three-Point Shooting Created the Separation

The clearest difference was perimeter efficiency.

Denver attempted 43 three-pointers and made 21. Oklahoma City attempted 44 and made only 14. That seven-shot difference produced a 21-point advantage from beyond the arc, slightly more than the final 20-point margin.

The Nuggets shot 48.8% from three despite using a reserve-heavy lineup. Six Denver players made at least two three-pointers, preventing Oklahoma City from focusing its defense on a single shooter.

Tyus Jones went 3-for-3, Bruce Brown made two of three, and Julian Strawther converted four of seven. Denver received accurate shooting from both its starting group and its bench.

The Fourth Quarter Changed the Result

Oklahoma City scored 34 points in the third quarter and briefly made the game competitive. Denver answered by scoring 37 in the fourth while holding the Thunder to 22.

The key sequence began before the third quarter ended. After Oklahoma City moved within two points at 87-85, Nnaji hit a corner three that triggered a 17-0 Denver run. The Nuggets carried that momentum into the final period and opened the quarter with a 21-5 advantage.

Denver Received More Bench Scoring

Denver’s listed bench players combined for 50 points:

David Roddy: 21
Jalen Pickett: 13
Curtis Jones: 7
Zeke Nnaji: 5
KJ Simpson: 2
DaRon Holmes II: 2

Oklahoma City’s three listed reserves combined for 37 points. Roddy’s efficient 21-point performance was the main separator, while Pickett helped Denver maintain its offensive organization.

Valančiūnas Controlled the Paint

The overall rebounding margin was only 55-52, but Valančiūnas personally collected 17 boards. His six offensive rebounds generated extra possessions, and his 9-for-14 shooting forced Oklahoma City to protect the paint.

Carlson and Kenrich Williams both reached 12 rebounds for the Thunder, but Oklahoma City did not have enough rim protection. Denver recorded six blocks, while OKC finished with only one.

What the Stats Say About Oklahoma City

The final score was disappointing for the Thunder, but several individual performances provided useful information.

Carlson showed that he could contribute without requiring every possession to be designed for him. His five assists and zero turnovers were particularly encouraging for a frontcourt player.

Topić created 11 assists and four steals. Those numbers show his ability to see passing lanes and disrupt opposing ball-handlers. The next step is reducing high-risk passes and maintaining control when the defense becomes more aggressive.

Barnhizer produced 14 points and nine rebounds in 33 minutes. He made half of his field-goal attempts and contributed on both ends without dominating possession.

Oklahoma City’s main weakness was shot conversion. The Thunder created 99 field-goal attempts and 15 offensive rebounds, but they shot only 42.4% overall and 31.8% from three. Extra opportunities have limited value when a team cannot turn them into efficient points.

Thunder vs Nuggets 2025–26 Season Series

Date	Result	Main statistical story
February 1, 2026	Thunder 121, Nuggets 111	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 34 points and 13 assists; Cason Wallace scored 27
February 27, 2026	Thunder 127, Nuggets 121, OT	Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36; Chet Holmgren collected 21 rebounds
March 9, 2026	Thunder 129, Nuggets 126	Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 35 points and 15 assists; Nikola Jokić had 32 points
April 10, 2026	Nuggets 127, Thunder 107	Valančiūnas had 23 points and 17 rebounds in a reserve-heavy game

Oklahoma City won the first three meetings and therefore took the season series 3-1. The first three games included much greater participation from the teams’ star players, making them more useful for evaluating the full-strength matchup.

In the February 1 victory, Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 34 points and a season-high 13 assists, while Wallace made seven three-pointers and scored 27. Peyton Watson led Denver with 29 points.

The February 27 contest went to overtime. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points, Holmgren grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored 39, and Jokić recorded 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 14 assists.

On March 9, Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 35 points and a career-high 15 assists as Oklahoma City won 129-126. Jokić led Denver with 32 points.

Why the April 10 Result Needs Context

Denver rested its normal starting lineup despite still competing for playoff positioning. Oklahoma City had already secured the top overall seed and also rested most of its regular starters. Dort was the only usual Oklahoma City starter who appeared, and he played exactly 20 minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and the other primary starters did not determine this result.

That does not make the game meaningless. It provided both coaching staffs with information about secondary ball-handlers, bench shooting, defensive communication, and emergency rotation options. It simply means the 127-107 result should not be used alone to decide which full-strength team had the stronger core. For a more representative comparison, the February 27 and March 9 games offer better evidence because the teams’ leading players had major roles.

Key Takeaways

The most useful findings from the game are straightforward:

Denver won 127-107 and avoided a four-game season sweep.
Valančiūnas produced the strongest individual line with 23 points and 17 rebounds.
Carlson led Oklahoma City with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists.
Denver’s 21 three-pointers created the decisive scoring advantage.
The Nuggets outscored OKC 37-22 in the fourth quarter.
Roddy supplied 21 efficient bench points.
Topić had 11 assists and four steals but also committed eight turnovers.
Oklahoma City still won the overall 2025–26 season series 3-1.
The reserve-heavy lineups limit the value of direct conclusions about the teams’ stars.

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Conclusion

The latest OKC Thunder vs Denver Nuggets match player stats show that Denver’s shooting depth decided the April 10 meeting. Valančiūnas controlled the interior, Strawther and Roddy supplied efficient scoring, and the Nuggets made nearly half of their three-point attempts.

Oklahoma City created extra possessions and received promising performances from Carlson, Topić, and Barnhizer, but its weaker shooting prevented those opportunities from changing the result.

The 127-107 score gave Denver its only win in the four-game season series. However, because both teams rested most of their main rotation, the game should be viewed as a valuable depth evaluation rather than a definitive measurement of a full-strength Thunder–Nuggets matchup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the latest Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets game?

The Denver Nuggets won 127-107 at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026. It was Denver’s only victory in the four regular-season meetings between the teams.

Who scored the most points in the game?

Jonas Valančiūnas and Branden Carlson tied for the game-high with 23 points each. Valančiūnas also recorded 17 rebounds, while Carlson added 12 rebounds and five assists.

Did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić play?

No. Both stars were among the major players rested for the April 10 game. Denver sat its usual starting lineup, while Oklahoma City rested most of its regular starters.

What was the most important team statistic?

Three-point shooting was the biggest difference. Denver made 21 of 43 attempts, while Oklahoma City made 14 of 44. The seven additional three-pointers gave Denver a 21-point scoring advantage from outside.

How did Nikola Topić perform?

Topić recorded 14 points, 11 assists, four steals, and two rebounds. He shot 6-for-12 from the field but committed eight turnovers.

Which team won the 2025–26 season series?

Oklahoma City won the season series 3-1. The Thunder won the first three meetings before Denver took the final game on April 10.

Who had the most rebounds?

Valančiūnas led all players with 17 rebounds. Carlson and Kenrich Williams each collected 12 for Oklahoma City.

Why do different search results show different Thunder–Nuggets stats?

The keyword does not include a date. Search engines therefore display multiple matchups, including the 2025 Western Conference semifinal series and several 2026 regular-season games. Readers should check the game date before using any box score.

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