Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 9, 2026

Oklahoma City outlasted Denver 129–126 in a high-scoring affair that soared well past the market total of 231.5, landing at 255 combined points. The game's trajectory was set early: a blistering first quarter saw the teams combine for 77 points, with Denver's 40 and Oklahoma City's 37 establishing an immediate offensive tone. The second quarter, however, brought a dramatic slowdown—just 49 combined points—as defenses tightened and the pace dipped sharply. Denver trailed 66–60 at halftime after the first half's 126 combined points.

The second half reversed that trend entirely. Q3 produced 63 combined points as both offenses re-engaged, and Q4 matched that intensity with 66 more, setting up a close finish. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 35 points, 9 rebounds, and 15 assists, while Jaylin Williams added 29 points and 12 rebounds. Denver's Nikola Jokić recorded a near-triple-double of 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists, complemented by Tim Hardaway Jr.'s 28 points and Aaron Gordon's 23 points with 10 boards. DAGGER's pregame lean toward the over cashed decisively, with the final total exceeding the closing line by 23.5 points.