The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are set for a rematch on Monday night following OKC’s dominant 127-103 victory on Sunday. The highly anticipated matchup, featuring MVP contenders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić, comes as part of a rare back-to-back series in the same arena.
On Sunday, the Thunder pulled away late, led by Gilgeous-Alexander’s third consecutive 40-plus point performance. Meanwhile, the Nuggets struggled, especially after Jokić took a hard fall that appeared to affect his play. As both teams prepare for their second showdown, the latest injury report provides key updates.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report:
- Isaiah Hartenstein (Nasal Fracture): Available
- Dillon Jones (G League): Probable
- Branden Carlson (G League): OUT
- Alex Ducas (G League): OUT
- Ajay Mitchell (Toe): OUT
- Nikola Topic (ACL): OUT
A major positive for OKC is that Chet Holmgren, who missed time earlier this season with a hip fracture, is available. This marks the first time the rookie big man will play in both games of a back-to-back since sustaining the injury in November.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report:
- Nikola Jokić (Elbow): Questionable
- Jamal Murray (Knee): Questionable
- Aaron Gordon (Calf): OUT
- Julian Strawther (Knee): OUT
- Zeke Nnaji (Ankle): Probable
- DaRon Holmes II (Achilles): OUT
Jokić’s status remains uncertain after his awkward fall on Sunday, but the fact that he wasn’t immediately ruled out is a promising sign for Denver. The Nuggets are already dealing with a short bench, missing Aaron Gordon and Julian Strawther, and will have to monitor both Jokić and Murray leading up to tip-off.
With both teams fighting for playoff positioning, Monday’s rematch carries significant weight. OKC looks to keep its momentum going, while Denver aims to bounce back, potentially without its two biggest stars. Following this matchup, the Thunder will continue their tough stretch with a nationally televised showdown against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.