Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 27, 2026

The second quarter proved decisive in this marathon. Oklahoma City and Denver combined for 57 points in Q2, the game's most explosive frame, and that early surge set the tone for a battle that would require five quarters to settle. The Thunder held a 50-59 advantage at halftime despite Denver's balanced attack—Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 39 points on 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Nikola Jokić orchestrated with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 14 assists. Christian Braun added 23 points and 8 rebounds for Denver.

The second half tightened considerably. Combined scoring dropped to 105 points across Q3 and Q4 (51 and 54 respectively), but neither team could pull away. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept Oklahoma City in front with 36 points and 9 assists, and Chet Holmgren anchored the boards with 15 points and a team-high 21 rebounds. Jared McCain chipped in 14 points off the bench. Regulation ended locked, forcing overtime where the Thunder outscored Denver 20-14 in the extra period to secure the 127-121 victory.

The combined 248 points soared past the market total of 234.5, landing a decisive 13.5-point OVER. DAGGER leaned under and missed. Denver's recent form—averaging 122.5 points per game over its last 10—suggested offensive firepower that materialized despite the loss, while the teams' earlier head-to-head meeting (OKC 121-111 DEN, total 232) provided little indication of the uptempo affair that unfolded.