Thunder end Nuggets winning streak | The Express Tribune
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MIAMI: The Denver Nuggets' six-game winning streak came to an end on Friday with the defending NBA champions failing to a 119-93 loss at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points for the Thunder, shooting 14 of 20 from the field and making 10 out of 10 free throws. The win moves the Thunder above the Nuggets into second place in the West on 21-9, behind leaders Minnesota (23-7). The Nuggets' Serbian star Nikola Jokic made 19 points shooting nine of 10 from the field and had ten rebounds but gave up seven turnovers. The Thunder led 54-48 at the break and extended their lead to 20 points by the end of the third quarter. It was the fifth time this season that Gilgeous-Alexander enjoyed a 40-point game and he said it was a "super fun" performance. "We have so many weapons on the floor that I get to play in space and when I play in space, in my comfort zone, I have pretty good nights," he said. Giannis Antetokoun...