Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder

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Two teams from the Northwest Division clash on the court in Denver, aiming for a win in the Mile-High City. The Oklahoma City Thunder hit the road to face the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, fresh off a 129-120 victory over the Knicks at home. Meanwhile, Denver, in a back-to-back situation, hosted the Grizzlies and is looking to bounce back after a 120-114 win against the Warriors but failing to cover the spread.

In their head-to-head history, the Thunder hold a 103-94 advantage, having split their two meetings this season, with Oklahoma City securing a narrow 118-117 road win in their most recent encounter on December 16.

Oklahoma City has been on a good run, winning five of their last six games, including a recent victory over the Knicks. With a 20-9 record this season, they currently rank second in the Northwest Division, trailing the Timberwolves by two games. Their win against New York saw them take a commanding lead early on, though the Knicks staged a comeback, narrowing the gap multiple times. The Thunder's solid shooting, 54.4% from the field and 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, coupled with forcing 18 turnovers, secured their victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams led the charge with 36 points each, supported by contributions from the team.

Statistically, the Thunder rank fifth in scoring offense, averaging 121.3 points per game. However, they fall behind in rebounding (28th) and sit mid-table in assists (17th). Defensively, they hold a middle-ground position, allowing an average of 113.6 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stands out as the leading force for the team across points, rebounds, and assists, while Jalen Williams provides a consistent scoring option with 18.3 points per game.

Key players like Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, and Isaiah Joe contribute as secondary scoring options. Additionally, contributors such as Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Ousmane Dieng, Kenrich Williams, Davis Bertans, and Aaron Wiggins are pivotal for the team's success. The Thunder demonstrate strong shooting percentages, ranking third in field goal percentage (49.7%) and second in three-point shooting (38.8%).

The upcoming NBA game sees the Denver Nuggets hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second time in two weeks. Denver, currently second in the Western Conference, has a one-game advantage over third-placed OKC. The Nuggets are on a six-game winning streak, their longest of the season, following a prior loss to the Thunder at home. That defeat, their second home loss this season, came by a single point two weeks ago, disrupting a three-game winning streak and making them cautious of their formidable opponents.

Denver previously secured a win in Oklahoma this season and aims to extend their lead in this head-to-head series. Despite a recent dominant 37-point win against the Grizzlies, the Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are anticipated to have a full squad available, continuing from their previous fixture. With victories in their last two games, including a 129-120 win against the Knicks at home, they boast a 20-9 record, one of two teams in the West with single-digit losses.

The Thunder trail the conference leaders, the Minnesota Timberwolves, by two and a half games. Having won their last two away games against the Nuggets, they're likely to carry confidence into this matchup. OKC ranks fifth in points per game in the West, averaging 121.3 points, the highest among Western Conference teams.