OKLAHOMA CITY — The showdown between MVP combatants ended in a stalemate.
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets got the better of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder in a rematch Monday at Paycom Center, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 140-127 statement win.
It was only Oklahoma City’s third double-digit loss of the season.
Jokic amassed 35 points on 15-of-20 shooting, 17 rebounds and eight assists. Murray was the best Canadian on the floor, piling up 34 points and six assists. Denver (42-23) moved back into second place in the West behind Oklahoma City with the victory.