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Jokic Powers Nuggets Over Kings as Thunder Rout Warriors to 11-1 Start

Oklahoma City’s title defense gathers pace with a league-best record.

Overview

  • Denver beat Sacramento 122-108 for a fifth straight win behind Nikola Jokic’s 35 points and 15 rebounds.
  • Dennis Schröder was held scoreless in nearly 21 minutes as the Kings slid to a third consecutive defeat.
  • Oklahoma City handled Golden State 126-102 to improve to 11-1, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 28 points and 11 assists.
  • Chet Holmgren went a perfect 9-for-9 from the field, totaling 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Thunder.
  • Stephen Curry returned after illness but shot 4-of-13 for 11 points and had five fouls before the fourth, leaving the Warriors at 6-6 and outside the playoff places.