Published Jan 31, 7:05pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 31, 7:05pm ET
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One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Denver Nuggets hosting the OKC Thunder. Who has the edge in our Nuggets vs Thunder pick?
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| Denver Nuggets | +4.5 (-105) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -4.5 (-115) |
Denver has won its last two contests following a two-point loss against Detroit. The team's recent triumph includes a 122-109 win over the LA Clippers.
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The Nuggets led by 13 points after three quarters before LA cut the deficit to five. Thanks to Nikola Jokic, who scored 11 points over a 3:47 stretch, Denver pushed its lead back to 16 on its way to a 13-point win.
Despite being on a minutes restriction (knee), Jokic paced the offense with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points, connecting on five of his seven attempts from beyond the arc.
On the other side, the Thunder have dropped three of their previous four contests, including a 123-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Oklahoma City trailed by 16 points after the third quarter. Although the Thunder produced their highest scoring output in the final frame (31 points), it was not enough to prevent the Timberwolves from coasting to a 12-point win.
The reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scored a game-high 30 points, along with eight assists and six rebounds. Chet Holmgren added 15 points and five rebounds for an OKC squad that surrendered 22 made three-pointers.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Nuggets are 2-4 in their last six Sunday games, while OKC has won four of the previous six meetings in this series. Look for the defending champs to win this one, albeit by a small margin.
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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