Nuggets vs. Thunder live updates, box score, highlights of Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and more

There are only two games of NBA action on Thursday but we’ll get to see two of the best players in the league go head-to-head.

Reigning two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets will travel to Oklahoma City to take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder.

Jokic has maintained his usual production, averaging 21.0 points, 11.1 rebounds and 8.4 assists through the season’s first seven games. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. have returned to action, averaging 13.8 points and 18.5 points, respectively.

As for the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander has been on a tear to start the season. OKC’s star guard is averaging 31.5 points, 6.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game, scoring 30 or more points in four of his six games. Rising star Josh Giddey has also returned from injury, dishing out 10 assists in his first game back on Tuesday.

For live updates, highlights and more from this Western Conference showdown, The Sporting News has you covered below.

Nuggets vs. Thunder score

Nuggets vs. Thunder: Live updates, highlights and more

Half-time: Nuggets 71, Thunder 57

9:07 p.m. — The Nuggets cooled off from deep in the second quarter, but they still hold a 14-point lead thanks to Aaron Gordon’s scoring (23 points) and Jokic’s playmaking (8 assists).

9:00 p.m. — INJURY UPDATE: Zeke Nnaji is ‘questionable’ to return to the game due to his ankle sprain.

Injury Update: Zeke Nnaji is questionable to return with a right ankle sprain

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 4, 2022

8:57 p.m. — Nikola Jokic has six assists for the Nuggets, but has yet to make a field goal (0-of-1).

8:53 p.m. — Lu Dort’s activity on defense is causing havoc in the second quarter. That’s six-straight points for OKC off turnovers. 

8:52 p.m. — Zeke Nnaji heads to the locker room after appearing to roll his ankle. He was helped off the floor by DeAndre Jordan and a trainer.

8:47 p.m. — OKC doing a much better job of getting up early on the Nuggets’ offense, contesting shots and limiting their ball movement. 

End of First quarter: Nuggets 42, Thunder 29

8:39 p.m — A blistering first 12 minutes from the 3-point line gives the Nuggets a 13-point lead at the end of the first. 

Aaron Gordon leads Denver with 15 points, while SGA has 17 for OKC.

8:33 p.m. — Here comes Shai!

SGA keeping the Thunder close, scoring their last nine points. He’s got 15 in the quarter on 5-of-6 shooting.

Rise up SGA 🔨 pic.twitter.com/uLLdjr0Jk9

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 4, 2022

8:31 p.m. — The threes just keep falling for Denver. They’re 9-of-12 from deep in the opening quarter!

8:21 p.m. — OKC has settled into the contest thanks to their defense, forcing turnovers. Nuggets lead 21-11.

8:19 p.m. — Jokic serves up the alley-oop for Gordon!

Jokic to AG 🆙

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📲 https://t.co/WjxYAo1gl0 pic.twitter.com/6ogqjf052Y

— NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2022

8:16 p.m. — The Nuggets have started the game with a bang, racing out to an 13-0 lead, with Aaron Gordon hitting his first three 3-point attempts.  

AG with a hot start to say the least pic.twitter.com/EkkMMR97P7

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 4, 2022

Note: Denver is ranked No. 3 in 3-point percentage this season. 

 8:13 p.m. — We’re underway in OKC, with Jamal Murray’s 3-pointer getting the scoring started. 

Jamal letting it fly for the first bucket of the game 🎯 pic.twitter.com/ckO9YqnZEP

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 4, 2022

Pregame

7:50 p.m. — OKC starters: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and Aleksej Pokuševski.

7:39 p.m. — Nuggets starters: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic.

Starting 🖐#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/3SQT3OkCUN

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 3, 2022

7:30 p.m. — Bones Hyland and Ish Smith have been ruled out for the Nuggets. 

Injury Update:

Bones Hyland and Ish Smith have been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 3, 2022

7:10 p.m. — Jokic is ready to rock. 

Joker gettin’ right before tipoff 🃏#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/r6IboTRavQ

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 3, 2022

What channel is Nuggets vs. Thunder on?

• Date: Thursday, Nov. 3
• TV channel: NBATV, Altitude (Nuggets region), Bally Sports (Thunder region) 
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass | Bally Sports+ | Sling TV

In addition to regional broadcasts in local markets, Nuggets vs. Thunder will air nationally on NBATV. 

Those without a cable subscription can watch Nuggets vs. Thunder on NBA League Pass, which includes NBATV. Subscriptions to NBA League Pass begin at $14.99 monthly while an annual subscription to NBA League Pass begins at $99.99.

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Nuggets vs. Thunder start time

• Date: Thursday, Nov. 3
• Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT

Nuggets vs. Thunder is scheduled to tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 3. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

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