On the other side, three Thunder players topped the 40-minute mark, with star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way with 45 minutes. Oklahoma City forward Jalen Williams, who scored a game-high 32 points, played 43 minutes. Center Chet Holmgren played 40 minutes.

Nikola Jokic rolled up in the Joker’s suit, then performed like a court jester.

Jamal Murray found Nikola Jokic at the top of the key, and the Nuggets center launched a leaning 3-pointer at the rim.