Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets will face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder for Thursday’s big-time rivalry game to start the 2026-27 NBA season.
The Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder will rekindle their rivalry and go head-to-head for an intense matchup to begin the brand-new 2026-27 NBA season.
Nikola Jokic and his Nuggets squad will make their season debut in Oklahoma City, facing reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder, who were coming off a spectacular opening night victory against the San Antonio Spurs.
Both Western Conference powerhouses have finally revealed their starting five ahead of the 9:30 PM ET showdown at the Paycom Center.
Nuggets reveal starting five vs. OKC Thunder
The Denver Nuggets will go with their mainstay starting five of Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson, Aaron Gordon, and Nikola Jokic.
The Nuggets are hopeful to immediately land in the win column to kickstart their new season as the last NBA team left that has yet to play its 2026-27 debut.
OKC Thunder announce starters vs. Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the way for the OKC Thunder starters.
The superstar will be joined by Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Isaiah Hartenstein to complete the team’s starting five.
After their massive win in San Antonio against the Spurs, the Thunder will aim for a similar result with their new starting five by facing Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
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