Denver beat Oklahoma City 127-107 at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026. The Thunder had already clinched the league’s top seed. Denver still needed seeding protection and first-round home court. Both teams rested regular starters, shifting responsibility toward reserve-heavy rotations. Denver’s perimeter shooting and decisive fourth-quarter run settled the game.
Match Overview of Denver Nuggets vs OKC Thunder Match Player Stats
This meeting completed the teams’ 2025-26 regular-season series. The records below reflect each club’s position after the final buzzer.
| Item | Detail |
| Date | April 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado |
| Competition | 2025-26 NBA regular season |
| Final score | Denver Nuggets 127, Oklahoma City Thunder 107 |
| Oklahoma City record | 64-17 |
| Denver record | 53-28 |
The overview reflects the final score and postgame records.
Pre-Match Context
Oklahoma City entered after securing the league’s best record and playoff home court. That reduced its remaining seeding pressure. Denver entered on a ten-game winning streak while protecting first-round home court. Another victory guaranteed at least fourth place in the Western Conference.
Oklahoma City listed ten players out, including several primary scorers and interior starters. Denver listed five regular starters as questionable, and each ultimately sat. Those absences created unfamiliar lineups and expanded reserve roles.
Quarter by Quarter Score
Denver won three periods and scored 37 points during the final quarter. Oklahoma City’s only winning period came after halftime.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 27 | 24 | 34 | 22 |
| Denver Nuggets | 34 | 25 | 31 | 37 |
The quarter totals produced Denver’s 20-point final margin.
Quarter by Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Oklahoma City briefly led before Denver established control and built a double-digit margin. Jalen Pickett hit a three with six seconds remaining. Nikola Topic answered at the buzzer, trimming Denver’s lead to 34-27.
Second Quarter
Denver opened the period with scores from Curtis Jones and Julian Strawther. Oklahoma City responded, but Denver still won the quarter by one point. The Nuggets led 59-51 at halftime.
Third Quarter
Lu Dort and Jared McCain hit early threes, cutting Denver’s lead to 61-59. Oklahoma City later reduced a nine-point gap to 87-85. Zeke Nnaji then hit a corner three, beginning Denver’s decisive run. Denver carried a 90-85 lead into the fourth.
Fourth Quarter
David Roddy scored Denver’s first four points of the period. Curtis Jones followed with a transition three. Denver opened the quarter with a 21-5 run and controlled the remaining minutes. The Nuggets won the period 37-22.
Team Stats Comparison
Denver’s shooting efficiency created the clearest statistical separation. Oklahoma City produced more paint points and offensive rebounds. Denver countered with stronger perimeter shooting and fast-break scoring.
| Stat | Oklahoma City | Denver |
| Field goals | 42/99, 42.4% | 47/93, 50.5% |
| Three-pointers | 14/44, 31.8% | 21/43, 48.8% |
| Free throws | 9/12, 75.0% | 12/13, 92.3% |
| Rebounds | 46 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 10 |
| Assists | 25 | 28 |
| Steals | 11 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 7 |
| Total turnovers | 13 | 17 |
| Points in paint | 46 | 40 |
| Second-chance points | 14 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 21 |
These totals reflect the final game data.
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The numbers show that Denver overcame Oklahoma City’s interior activity through shooting efficiency and fourth-quarter separation.
- Denver made seven more threes while attempting one fewer shot from beyond the arc.
- The Nuggets gained a 21-point scoring advantage from three-point range.
- Denver shot 50.5 percent overall, compared with Oklahoma City’s 42.4 percent.
- Oklahoma City collected five more offensive rebounds, but Denver scored three more second-chance points.
- Denver’s 21-5 fourth-quarter opening run changed a five-point lead into firm control.
Full Box Score: Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City used eight players. Branden Carlson led the team in scoring and rebounding. Nikola Topic directed the offense and recorded eleven assists. Kenrich Williams added a second double-double from the bench.
Core Player Stats
The Thunder’s core totals show Carlson’s interior production and Topic’s playmaking workload. Every Oklahoma City player who appeared is included.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Luguentz Dort | 20:27 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 25:04 | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| Branden Carlson | 37:23 | 23 | 12 | 5 |
| Jared McCain | 25:25 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Nikola Topic | 38:32 | 14 | 2 | 11 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | 33:22 | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| Kenrich Williams | 31:30 | 15 | 12 | 1 |
| Payton Sandfort | 28:17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
The minutes and production totals cover all Thunder participants.
Shooting and Plus-Minus
Oklahoma City made 42 field goals from 99 attempts. Carlson and Topic combined for fourteen made baskets.
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| Luguentz Dort | 2/7 | 1/4 | 0/0 | -8 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 5/11 | 2/6 | 1/2 | -2 |
| Branden Carlson | 8/18 | 3/10 | 4/4 | -21 |
| Jared McCain | 6/11 | 3/8 | 0/0 | -4 |
| Nikola Topic | 6/12 | 2/3 | 0/0 | -17 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | 5/10 | 1/3 | 3/4 | -15 |
| Kenrich Williams | 7/22 | 1/6 | 0/0 | -22 |
| Payton Sandfort | 3/8 | 1/4 | 1/2 | -11 |
The shooting splits and plus-minus figures cover every Thunder participant.
Defense and Ball Control
Topic led Oklahoma City with four steals. Carlson recorded the team’s only block. Topic also committed eight turnovers.
| Player | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
| Luguentz Dort | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Branden Carlson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jared McCain | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nikola Topic | 4 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Brooks Barnhizer | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Kenrich Williams | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Payton Sandfort | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
The Thunder finished with eleven steals, one block, and thirteen turnovers.
Full Box Score: Denver Nuggets
Denver used eleven players. Jonas Valanciunas led the team in points and rebounds. Bruce Brown recorded the most assists. David Roddy supplied 21 bench points.
Core Player Stats
Denver received double-figure scoring from six players. Its reserve group maintained the lead after the starting unit established control.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
| Julian Strawther | 33:33 | 22 | 4 | 3 |
| Bruce Brown | 25:39 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 32:12 | 23 | 17 | 4 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 27:38 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
| Tyus Jones | 23:19 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Jalen Pickett | 29:36 | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| Zeke Nnaji | 13:40 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| David Roddy | 25:40 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| Curtis Jones | 19:56 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| KJ Simpson | 6:39 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| DaRon Holmes II | 2:08 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The core totals include every Denver player who entered the game.
Shooting and Plus-Minus
Denver made 21 threes and converted 48.8 percent of its attempts. Tyus Jones made all three of his long-range shots.
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
| Julian Strawther | 8/17 | 4/7 | 2/2 | +10 |
| Bruce Brown | 4/9 | 2/3 | 0/0 | +7 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 9/14 | 1/2 | 4/4 | +16 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 4/12 | 3/9 | 2/3 | +5 |
| Tyus Jones | 3/6 | 3/3 | 0/0 | +7 |
| Jalen Pickett | 5/11 | 3/6 | 0/0 | +17 |
| Zeke Nnaji | 2/4 | 1/2 | 0/0 | -1 |
| David Roddy | 8/12 | 3/6 | 2/2 | +14 |
| Curtis Jones | 3/7 | 1/5 | 0/0 | +14 |
| KJ Simpson | 1/1 | 0/0 | 0/0 | +6 |
| DaRon Holmes II | 0/0 | 0/0 | 2/2 | +5 |
The shooting table includes every Denver participant and each recorded plus-minus figure.
Defense and Ball Control
Denver recorded seven blocks, including three from Zeke Nnaji. Roddy added one block and two steals.
| Player | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
| Julian Strawther | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bruce Brown | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyus Jones | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jalen Pickett | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zeke Nnaji | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| David Roddy | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Curtis Jones | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KJ Simpson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Holmes II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Denver’s players committed sixteen turnovers. One additional team turnover produced Denver’s recorded total of seventeen.
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Jonas Valanciunas
Valanciunas scored 23 points and collected 17 rebounds. He made nine of fourteen shots and secured six offensive rebounds. His four assists added secondary playmaking for Denver.
Branden Carlson
Carlson matched the game-high with 23 points. He added 12 rebounds, five assists, and Oklahoma City’s only block.
Julian Strawther
Strawther scored 22 points and made four threes. He also recorded two steals and one block during 33 minutes.
David Roddy
Roddy scored 21 points from Denver’s bench. He made eight of twelve shots and finished with a plus-14 rating.
Nikola Topic
Topic recorded 14 points and a game-high 11 assists. He also led Oklahoma City with four steals.
The leaders table summarizes the main individual production. It keeps scoring, rebounding, and playmaking in one mobile-friendly view.
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST |
| Jonas Valanciunas | Denver | 23 | 17 | 4 |
| Branden Carlson | Oklahoma City | 23 | 12 | 5 |
| Julian Strawther | Denver | 22 | 4 | 3 |
| David Roddy | Denver | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| Nikola Topic | Oklahoma City | 14 | 2 | 11 |
Each listed player led a major scoring, rebounding, or playmaking category.
Starting Lineups
Both clubs changed their standard first units. Lu Dort was Oklahoma City’s only usual starter. Denver rested its entire regular starting five.
| Position | Oklahoma City Thunder | Denver Nuggets |
| Guard | Nikola Topic | Tyus Jones |
| Guard | Jared McCain | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
| Forward | Luguentz Dort | Julian Strawther |
| Forward | Aaron Wiggins | Bruce Brown |
| Center | Branden Carlson | Jonas Valanciunas |
These ten players started the game.
Injury Report
The availability report shaped both rotations before tip-off. Oklahoma City removed ten players, while Denver carried seven listed absences or questions.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
Oklahoma City listed ten players as out. The group included Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Isaiah Hartenstein.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Alex Caruso | Rest | Out |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Right oblique injury management | Out |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | Left soleus injury management | Out |
| Chet Holmgren | Low back spasms | Out |
| Isaiah Joe | Left knee soreness | Out |
| Ajay Mitchell | Left ankle injury management | Out |
| Thomas Sorber | Right ACL surgical recovery | Out |
| Cason Wallace | Left great toe soreness | Out |
| Jalen Williams | Right hamstring injury management | Out |
| Jaylin Williams | Right Achilles tendinitis | Out |
None of these players appeared in the game.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Denver listed five regular starters as questionable. Spencer Jones and Peyton Watson were already ruled out.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Christian Braun | Left ankle management and right hip flexor strain | Questionable |
| Aaron Gordon | Right hamstring injury management | Questionable |
| Cameron Johnson | Right ankle injury management | Questionable |
| Nikola Jokic | Right wrist injury management | Questionable |
| Spencer Jones | Right hamstring strain | Out |
| Jamal Murray | Right shoulder impingement | Questionable |
| Peyton Watson | Right hamstring strain | Out |
All seven listed Denver players remained outside the final rotation.
Season Series and Head to Head
Oklahoma City won the 2025-26 regular-season series 3-1. Denver’s April victory prevented a four-game sweep. Oklahoma City also won its 2025 Western semifinal series in seven games.
The table includes every regular-season meeting during 2025-26. Oklahoma City won the first three before Denver answered at home.
| Date | Venue | Result | Winner |
| February 1, 2026 | Ball Arena | OKC 121, DEN 111 | Oklahoma City |
| February 27, 2026 | Paycom Center | OKC 127, DEN 121, OT | Oklahoma City |
| March 9, 2026 | Paycom Center | OKC 129, DEN 126 | Oklahoma City |
| April 10, 2026 | Ball Arena | DEN 127, OKC 107 | Denver |
The four results confirm Oklahoma City’s 3-1 season-series advantage.
Conference Standings
Oklahoma City remained first in the Western Conference and had clinched league-wide home court. Denver secured at least fourth place with one game remaining.
| Team | Record | Western status | Games left |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 64-17 | First, clinched | 1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 53-28 | At least fourth | 1 |
These positions reflect the standings immediately after the April 10 game.
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game carried regional coverage in both team markets. NBA League Pass provided out-of-market streaming.
| Coverage area | Service | Format | Listed start |
| Colorado | Altitude Sports | Television | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Oklahoma | FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma | Television | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| Out of market | NBA League Pass | Streaming | 9:00 p.m. ET |
These broadcast listings applied to the completed regular-season game.
Conclusion
Denver protected home court and secured a top-four seed. Oklahoma City remained locked into first place despite its reserve-heavy lineup. Denver’s outside shooting and late run created the decisive separation. Oklahoma City next hosted Phoenix, while Denver finished at San Antonio.
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FAQ
Who won the Denver Nuggets versus OKC Thunder game?
Denver won 127-107 at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026. The victory extended Denver’s winning streak to eleven games.
Who led the game in scoring?
Jonas Valanciunas and Branden Carlson shared the scoring lead with 23 points each. Valanciunas also led every player with 17 rebounds.
Did Nikola Jokic play against Oklahoma City?
No. Denver listed Jokic as questionable with right wrist injury management. He remained inactive and recorded no player statistics.
Did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander play against Denver?
No. Oklahoma City ruled Gilgeous-Alexander out for right oblique injury management. He did not appear in the final box score.
Who recorded the most assists?
Nikola Topic led the game with eleven assists for Oklahoma City. Bruce Brown led Denver with six assists.
What decided the game statistically?
Denver made seven more three-pointers and shot more efficiently overall. Its 21-5 opening run in the fourth created separation.
Who won the 2025-26 season series?
Oklahoma City won the regular-season series 3-1. Denver earned its only victory during the final meeting at Ball Arena.
