The Oklahoma City Thunder are still looking for their first win.
After playing two tough games against two playoff contenders in the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets, the Thunder sit at 0-2 with close losses.
Against the Nuggets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again led the way with 28 points. Josh Giddey contributed with 19 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic headlined with a triple-double in a single-digit win. This game also marked the first home game for Jamal Murray in over a year after missing all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.
Here are the best photos from the game.
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) dribbles past Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) and forward Bruce Brown (11) guard on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) blocks the shot of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball away from Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) (not pictured) is honored for his MVP award at the end of the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) pulls in a rebound over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) embraces head coach Michael Malone following the win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets competes for the ball against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 and Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball against Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the game at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: The shoes of Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is defended by Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nuggets during the game at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets looks to pass the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the game at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball over Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nuggets during the game at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Mike Muscala #33 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Bones Hyland #3 of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks to pass against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
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