With the Thunder ahead by 20 points in the third quarter, shifty Denver guard Will Barton slashed into the lane and pulled up for a jumper, only for Andre Roberson to get his hand to it.
With seconds left in the period, 12-year veteran Ronnie Price skied to swat Nuggets rookie Jamal Murray, 14 years his junior.
With no games for the Thunder until Oct. 26, it made sure to put in its best defensive effort to close the preseason with a 97-87 win over the Nuggets.
The Thunder offense started with Steven Adams, who carried over his performance from Sunday against Minnesota with an efficient 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting in 26 minutes.