- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcasting on: Prime Video
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (64-16) are heading to Ball Arena this Friday to challenge the Denver Nuggets (52-28).
In their previous outing, the Thunder earned a convincing victory against the Clippers, finishing the game with a score of 128-110. The Thunder committed 23 fouls, while the Clippers were called for 18. Oklahoma City made 14 of 32 three-point attempts, while Los Angeles hit only 66.7% from the free-throw line, sinking 16 of 24. The Clippers collected 36 rebounds (10 offensive, 26 defensive) and blocked 7 shots. On the other hand, Oklahoma City’s defense allowed the Clippers to shoot 46.5% from the field on 40 of 86 shooting attempts. The Thunder recorded 30 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and came away with 9 steals. Overall, Oklahoma City grabbed 44 rebounds (6 offensive) and converted 79.2% of their free-throw attempts, making 19 of 24. The Thunder also showcased an impressive 57.8% field goal percentage (48 out of 83) and drained 13 of their 34 three-pointers.
Chet Holmgren significantly contributed to the Thunder’s last performance, scoring 30 points with an impressive 10 of 13 shooting accuracy. Over 31 minutes on the court, he secured 14 rebounds and managed 5 assists, shooting 76.9% from the field.
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter this matchup with a stellar 64-16 record for the season. They average 12.6 turnovers per game while committing 19.2 personal fouls. The Thunder also average 44.2 rebounds and have accumulated 2,056 assists this year, ranking them 17th in the league in passing efficiency. From beyond the arc, Oklahoma City shoots 36.5% (1,103 of 3,021), and they excel at the free-throw line, hitting 82.0% of their attempts. Offensively, they rack up an average of 119.4 points per game, which places them 5th in the NBA, shooting at an overall rate of 48.5% from the field.
On defense, the Thunder force 16.8 turnovers per game while averaging 20.6 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.6% from three-point range and rank 2nd in the NBA for points allowed per game (107.3). Oklahoma City gives up an opponent shooting percentage of 43.5% (3,067 of 7,053) and averages 45.0 rebounds per game. They also rank 6th in assists allowed, having surrendered 1,990 this season.
In their most recent game, the Nuggets emerged victorious with a score of 136-119 over the Grizzlies. Denver collected 43 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 52 for the game. They turned the ball over 12 times while making 6 steals. The Grizzlies incurred 20 fouls, leading to 21 free throw attempts for the Nuggets, of which they converted 16, resulting in a 76.2% conversion rate. Denver shot 38.9% from three, making 14 out of 36 attempts. In total, they managed 53 of 90 field goal attempts, resulting in an impressive 58.9% shooting percentage. Defensively, they allowed the Grizzlies to hit 42 of 92 shots (45.7%) and 38.0% from beyond the arc (19 of 50), while shooting 69.6% from the line (16 of 23). When it came to rebounding, the Nuggets allowed Memphis to secure 38 boards, including 10 offensive.
Jamal Murray was crucial for the Nuggets in this game, hitting 8 of 17 shots for a field goal percentage of 47.1%, contributing 26 points in 35 minutes and adding 7 rebounds along with 5 assists.
At season’s end, Denver boasts a record of 52-28. On the offensive end, the Nuggets excel, shooting 49.6% from the field, ranking 2nd in the league. They have scored a total of 9,755 points this season (121.9 per game) and secure an average of 43.7 rebounds. Their passing efficiency is impressive as well, averaging 29.0 assists per game (5th in the league) while committing 12.9 turnovers and 19.3 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Nuggets allow 35.0% shooting from three-point range (1,090 of 3,117) and opponents convert 77.1% of their free throw attempts. Denver surrenders an average of 27.5 assists and 42.8 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 9th in the league, respectively. They are positioned 21st in the NBA for points allowed, giving up 117.0 per game. Currently, they force 11.8 turnovers per game, allowing league opponents to shoot 46.9% from the field (13th in the league).
Who will take the victory in this NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Denver
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