Thunder Rally Past Nuggets in Dramatic Fashion
The Oklahoma City Thunder ended their preseason slate in thrilling fashion, rallying from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets 94-91 on a last-second 3-pointer by Ousmane Dieng.
With the game tied 91-91 and just seconds remaining, Dieng knocked down a 26-foot shot at the buzzer to give the Thunder the victory. The rookie forward led all scorers with 17 points in the win.
Nuggets Rest Starters, Bench Steps Up
Denver coach David Adelman opted to rest several key starters, including reigning MVP Nikola Jokić, for the preseason finale. The Nuggets' reserves, however, more than held their own against Oklahoma City's starting lineup.
Peyton Watson and the Nuggets' second unit kept the game close, showcasing the team's impressive depth. Though the starters sat, this performance demonstrated the Nuggets' ability to compete even when their superstars take a breather.
TL;DR
- Ousmane Dieng hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to lift the Thunder over the Nuggets 94-91 in the preseason finale.
- Denver rested several starters, including Nikola Jokić, but the Nuggets' reserves played the Thunder starters to a near-draw.
- The dramatic comeback win capped off Oklahoma City's 4-2 preseason record, while Denver showed the strength of its bench depth.