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Oklahoma City Thunder claw past the Denver Nuggets in a gritty overtime thriller, even with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined during crunch time. Is OKC’s depth the secret weapon in the race for Western Conference supremacy?

Rylan Stiles breaks down the adrenaline-filled showdown, spotlighting Chet Holmgren’s career night on the boards, Lou Dort’s dramatic ejection after a flagrant-2 on Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray’s valiant 39-point effort while battling illness. Analysis covers Mark Daigneault’s strategic choices, SGA’s impact within a strict minutes restriction, and the Thunder’s elite defense against Jokic. Hot topics include Jared McCain’s promising fit, the ongoing struggles of Aaron Wiggins, and OKC’s evolving playoff identity. Could this victory propel the Thunder to a true top contender spot—and what happens when both teams are finally healthy?

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