The Denver Nuggets play the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 27 at 9:30 PM ET. Oklahoma City comes in with the best record in the league at 45-15. Denver is around 37-23 and competing for position in the West. This is their first meeting of the season.Both teams are dealing with injuries. That could affect rotations and minutes, especially for key players. The game still features two of the most important players in the conference in Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Denver Nuggets injury report and rotation vs Oklahoma City Thunder (February 27, 2026)
Denver Nuggets will not have Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson due to hamstring injuries. Tamar Bates is out after foot surgery. Curtis Jones is not available on a two-way deal.Jamal Murray is questionable because of illness. Spencer Jones and Jalen Pickett are also listed as questionable. Julian Strawther is expected to play.If Murray does not play, Denver will rely more on Jokic to handle the ball and create offense. Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson are expected to take on bigger roles. Jonas Valanciunas, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Bruce Brown Jr. should see more minutes.
Oklahoma City Thunder injury report and lineup vs Denver Nuggets (February 27, 2026)
Oklahoma City will be without Jalen Williams because of a hamstring injury. Branden Carlson, Ajay Mitchell, and Thomas Sorber are also out.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available after being cleared to return. The Thunder still have depth with players like Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, and Aaron Wiggins.Even without Williams, the team can rotate multiple guards and wings and maintain its defensive structure.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Key players and expected lineups
Denver’s lineup depends on Murray’s status. If he plays, he will start alongside Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, and Jokic. Gordon remains out. The bench includes Hardaway Jr., Bruce Brown Jr., and Valanciunas.Oklahoma City is expected to start Gilgeous-Alexander with Dort or Wallace in the backcourt. Caruso and Wiggins provide support on the wing, while Holmgren plays at center.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Team stats and recent performance
Oklahoma City averages 119.4 points per game and allows 108.0. The team has been consistent on both ends and ranks among the best in net rating.Denver has scored 124.0 points per game over its last five. The team is shooting 51.8 percent from the field in that stretch. Jokic has averaged 20.4 points, 14.4 rebounds, and 10.8 assists. Denver has an advantage in rebounding but allows more points than Oklahoma City.
| Stat Category | Thunder (60 GP) | Nuggets (Recent 5GP) |
| Points Per Game | 119.4 | 124.0 |
| FG% | 48.4% | 51.8% |
| Opp. Points | 108.0 | 111.8 |
| Rebounds | 43.7 | 46.8 |
| Assists | 25.6 | 29.2 |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Head-to-head record and game outlook
Oklahoma City leads the all-time series 108-96. The teams split their games last season. Denver won high-scoring matchups, while Oklahoma City had comfortable wins in others.This is their first meeting this season. Oklahoma City has been strong at home. Denver’s chances depend on player availability, especially Murray, and how well the team adjusts without Gordon and Watson.
