Oklahoma City suffered a rare loss in an amplified matchup on Monday night. After knocking off the Nuggets the night before, the Thunder had a chance to build an even bigger lead on the top spot in the Western Conference — and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an opportunity to further cement his MVP chances.

Nikola Jokic did not leave Denver’s rematch with the Thunder on Monday up to a split decision. Like he’s often done this season, he wrapped himself around the game, a 140-127 road win in Oklahoma City on the second night of these teams’ late-season back-to-back.

Williams was ruled out for the second half with a hip strain. The Oklahoma City Thunder's 140-127 loss to the Denver Nuggets went to the backburner. Fans have turned their attenti