Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 121-111 win over Nuggets

Feb. 2, 2026, 1:06 a.m. CT

Feb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball to guard Aaron Wiggins (21) under pressure from Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) and guard Jamal Murray (27) in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a statement in their 121-111 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. In a slump, the reigning NBA champions showed they can still play at a championship-level.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an unreal 34 points and 13 assists. Cason Wallace enjoyed a career night with 27 points and seven outside makes. Chet Holmgren had 14 points and four rebounds. Aaron Wiggins helped with 14 points and six rebounds.

Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic was quiet with 16 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. Jamal Murray struggled with 12 points and 12 assists. Peyton Watson tried his best with 29 points and five rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 10-point win over the Nuggets:

Feb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) guards in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball under pressure from Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) attempts a shot as Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (21) defends in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball up court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) battle for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball under pressure from Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) reacts in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass the ball under pressure from Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) and guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) battle for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) controls the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) attempts a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) as center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) guards in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) as guard Kenrich Williams (34) defends against forward Spencer Jones (21) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) grabs a pass as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) passes the ball to center Nikola Jokic (15) under pressure from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) as center Chet Holmgren (7) defends in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) passes the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and guard Peyton Watson (8) defend in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) controls the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) guards in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman reacts in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) guards in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesFeb 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesDENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder steals the ball from Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder coaches his team against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Spencer Jones #21 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball over Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball over Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives against Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder loses the ball to the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket against Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena on February 1, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

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