Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 129-126 win over Nuggets

March 10, 2026, 12:06 a.m. CT

Mar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates with Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder survived another thriller in a 129-126 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Despite being short-handed, they bested their mostly-healthy arch-rival.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the headliner. He had 35 points and 15 assists. He tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20-point games at 126. He also made the game-winner. Jaylin Williams had 29 points and 12 rebounds. Ajay Mitchell finished with 24 points in his return.

Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic had a monstrous 32-point, 14-rebound and 13-assist triple-double. Aaron Gordon had 23 points and 10 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 28 points.

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

Mar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures and walks around the court after sinking a game winner 3 pointer basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates after dunking against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) drives between Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) and center Nikola Jokić (15) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) gestures after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talks to the tv media after defeating the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talks to the tv media after defeating the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures and walks around the court after sinking a game winner 3 pointer basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives around Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) gestures after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) and forward Spencer Jones (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić (15) drives to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) is fouled by Denver Nuggets guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) as he shoots during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) shoots a three point basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is hit in the face by Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) after shooting during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault looks at the scoreboard during a time out against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a call against him after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) goes up for a basket as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) goes up for a basket beside Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between Denver Nuggets defenders during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots a three point basket as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valančiūnas (17) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after the Denver Nuggets score during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić (15) reacts towards an official after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) and guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) moves the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles down the court against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) moves the ball down the court beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) talks to the bench after a play against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder super fan cheer for the team against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) and guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesMar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNeed a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

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