Both the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder have lost four of their last five and have been struggling as of late. The Thunder prevailed over the Nuggets in their last meeting behind a memorable Russell Westbrook triple-double; 36 points, 17 assists, and 11 rebounds. Here’s what to watch for as Denver looks for their first win of 2017.
Regular season game No. 37 | Denver Nuggets (14-22) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (21-16)
Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 6:00 PM MST | TV: Altitude
Slowing down the Thunder’s role players
While slowing down Westbrook would be helpful, the best way to beat the Thunder is to shut down the rest of his supporting cast.