Denver Nuggets 84, Oklahoma City Thunder 96
NBA · 2026-10-22 · Winner: Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Denver Nuggets 96–84 on 2026-10-22 in NBA play, a 12-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 11:08 swung win probability 22% → 56%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 27 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 84 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 11:08 swung win probability 22% → 56%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q3 16-26 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 11:08 (win probability 22% → 56% for the home side).
- Shot 42.7% eFG vs a 56.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 22-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 7:47 | 53% → 22% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 8–0 | Q3 11:08 | 22% → 56% |