The Oklahoma City Thunder faced a disappointing overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets, falling 113-104. In a game where they previously led, the Thunder's offense crumbled in crucial moments, managing just 21 points in the final 17 minutes and failing to score in the last 1:11 of regulation. Coach Mark Daigneault emphasized this struggle as part of the growing pains for a young team aiming for greatness.

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander unable to replicate his previous heroics, the team’s lack of experience in crunch time was exposed. Despite winning the possession battle and taking 19 more shots, the Thunder couldn't capitalize. Daigneault remains optimistic, believing these challenges will ultimately contribute to their growth as contenders in the playoffs.