The Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 128-95, at Paycom Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Nuggets (3-0) are doing an excellent job of defending their 2022-23 NBA title and extended their perfect start to the season with an easy win over the Thunder (2-1). Oklahoma City didn’t look good in its home opener, and Denver grabbed control of the contest and never looked back. The Nuggets enjoyed a strong start and secured the lead in the first quarter following a 34-23 result. Denver kept playing aggressive, intense basketball, and the Nuggets made it a double-digit lead following a 35-28 result. A 28-24 score in the third quarter allowed the Nuggets to breeze their way the rest of the game. The Thunder never had a chance of mounting a comeback, and the Nuggets closed things out after a 31-20 score in the final 12 minutes. It was a complete effort from Denver as the team pushed their record to 3-0.

Nikola Jokic was the best player for the Nuggets once again and posted a 28-point, 14-rebound double-double while also adding five assists. Michael Porter Jr. finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Jamal Murray also sniffed a double-double after posting 19 points and eight assists. Peyton Watson recorded 17 points coming off the bench. Christian Braun was also impressive and recorded 13 points, seven boards and seven dimes.

Chet Holmgren was the leading scorer for the Thunder and finished with 19 points and four rebounds. Jalen Williams was solid and recorded 13 points, five assists and three rebounds. Luguentz Dort had 10 points. Tre Mann ended with 12 points and five boards in just eight minutes of play off the bench.