Photos: Best images from Thunder's 127-107 loss to Nuggets

Q: What was the final score of the Thunder vs. Nuggets game on April 10, 2026?

The final score was 127-107 in favor of the Denver Nuggets.

Q: Who were the standout players in the Thunder vs. Nuggets game?

Nikola Topic scored 14 points and had 11 assists, while Branden Carlson contributed 23 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder. Jonas Valanciunas led the Nuggets with 23 points and 17 rebounds.

Q: Why did the Nuggets rest their main rotation players during the game?

The Nuggets had already secured the first seed in the playoffs, allowing them to rest their main rotation players for this game.

Q: How did the Thunder's loss affect the playoff seeding?

The Thunder's loss to the Nuggets helped the Nuggets solidify their playoff seeding, as they were able to rest players while still securing a win.

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44). center Branden Carlson (15) and Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) battle for the ball in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder helped the Denver Nuggets' playoff seeding with a 127-107 loss on Friday. With the first seed locked up, the reigning NBA champions punted this game by sitting out their main rotation. Eventually, their opponent also sat out their starters, too.

Nikola Topic had 14 points and 11 assists. Branden Carlson finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Kenrich Williams tallied 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Meanwhile, Jonas Valanciunas dominated with 23 points and 17 rebounds. Julian Strawther had 22 points and four rebounds. David Roddy dropped 21 points from the bench.

Let's look at the best photos from the Thunder's 20-point loss to the Nuggets:

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) grabs a rebound in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Members of the Oklahoma City Thunder react from the bench in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) dunks the ball over Denver Nuggets forward Daron Holmes II (14) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) knocks the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Members of the Denver Nuggets on the bench during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) shoots the ball over Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward David Roddy (45) reacts to a play in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward David Roddy (45) shoots the ball in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) lines up three point basket in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) leaps towards the basket in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward David Roddy (45) shoots the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman calls out in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) and guard Curtis Jones (1) react to a score in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) and guard Jamal Murray (27) react in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) defends on Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts after his turnover in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) and Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) battle for the ball in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) reacts from the bench in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) shoots the ball in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks on from the bench in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) controls the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) and Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reach for a rebound in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots over Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) arrives during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs autographs before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) and guard Christian Braun (0) arrive during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts to his three point score in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view at center court of Ball Arena before the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Denver Nuggets. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; General view as the Denver Nuggets players are announced before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets fans before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches as his team plays the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets watches as his tam plays the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Chet Holmgren #7, Isaiah Hartenstein #55, Jalen Williams #8, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2, Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder watch the game against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder puts up a shot against Jalen Pickett #24 and David Roddy #45 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Isaiah Hartenstein #55, Jalen Williams #8, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder watch the game against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks against Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives against Zeke Nnaji #22 of the Denver Nuggets during the thirdquarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Chet Holmgren #7, Isaiah Hartenstein #55, Jalen Williams #8, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder watch the game against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 10: Branden Carlson #15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on April 10, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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