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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Strengthens MVP Case as Thunder Defeat Nuggets

In a 127-103 victory over Denver, Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 40 points and led a decisive fourth-quarter run against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee during an NBA basketball game in Denver, on Friday.
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Mar 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) shoots the ball against Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and forward Keegan Murray (13) in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, marking his third consecutive game with 40+ points and his 40th game this season with at least 30 points.
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder outscored the Denver Nuggets 41-20 in the fourth quarter to secure their seventh consecutive win and improve to 53-11, leading the Western Conference.
  • Nikola Jokic, despite coming off a historic 30-20-20 triple-double two days prior, was limited to 24 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists in the loss.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander added nine points in the final six minutes of the game, leading a 22-7 run that sealed the Thunder's victory.
  • The two MVP frontrunners, Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic, will face off again on Monday night in Oklahoma City in the second of their back-to-back matchups.