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Preview: Nuggets face rival in Thunder
The Denver Nuggets are back to their winning ways, now winners of three straight and on the mend health wise, the Nuggets are looking like they did early in the year when they last had their full compliment of players. They’ll still be without defensive ace Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tonight but otherwise it’s all hands on deck. Threatening their win streak tonight is the Oklahoma City Thunder. Make no mistake, these are not your slightly older brother’s Thunder. After falling short in the play-in tournament last year, the Thunder currently sit as the three seed in the West this season. They have all the parts of a championship contender in the making. Led by young star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the thunder have a talented roster that also includes Josh Giddey, rookie phenom Chet Holmgren and a number of high quality role players who fit perfectly in Oklahoma City’s system. No doubt the Nuggets have a challenge in front of them tonight.
The Essentials
Who: Denver Nuggets (17-9) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (15-8)
When: 7:00 PM MST
Where: The Can. Denver, CO.
How to watch/listen: Denver Stiffs does not condone piracy….unless it’s the romanticized 18th century type. Altitude TV where available (Altitude TV is available on DirecTV, DirecTV Stream & Fubo TV). NBA League pass for those not in the Nuggets market. Altitude Radio 92.5FM. Show up in a 2007 Ford F150 completely decked out with Christmas lights and convince the loading dock staff that this year’s Parade of Lights in fact runs right through the back halls of Ball Arena.
Rival Blog: Daily Thunder (RIP Welcome To Loud City)
The Matchup
| Position | Nuggets | Thunder | Advantage |
| PG | Jamal Murray | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder |
| SG | Justin Holiday | Josh Giddey | Thunder |
| SF | Michael Porter Jr. | Lugeuntz Dort | Nuggets |
| PF | Aaron Gordon | Jalen Williams | Nuggets |
| C | Nikola Jokic | Chet Holmgren | Nuggets |
| Bench | Reggie Jackson, Julian Strawther, Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, DeAndre Jordan | Jay Williams, Ousmane Dieng, Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace | Even |
Injury report: Jamal Murray – probable (ankles), Aaron Gordon – probable (heel), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – out (concussion), Vlatko Cancar – out (knee), Jalen Pickett – out (G-League), Jay Huff – out (G-League), Braxton Key – out (G-League); Keyontae Johnson – out (G-League)
The Three Things
The thing to watch for: Jamal Murray vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Nov 3, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Denver won 122-110. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
A battle of two premier scoring guards tonight. Jamal is still working back from his ankle sprains but looks springier and springier with every game. It feels like a 30+ point night from him could come at any moment. Meanwhile SGA continues to be one of the premier guards in the NBA and a top 10 player in the league. Tonight may be a scenario where these two guys offset each other by trying to out score one another. Don’t be surprised as well if both teams elect to defend the point guard position with one of their other wings. Justin Holiday probably gets matched up with SGA often whereas Jamal might see a lot of the bigger Giddey and the defensive stalwart Luguentz Dort.
The thing to remember: The Nuggets blew the doors off this team in their home opener
This is the second meeting between Denver and OKC and the first meeting was all Nuggets. Denver came into Oklahoma City and handed out a 128-95 beatdown that still stands as the Nuggets largest margin of victory thus far this season. To add insult to injury, the Nuggets did this on the Thunder’s home opener. Count me among those that think this one will be much tighter with OKC even looking for some revenge. Now, Denver is probably the hardest place to play for an opponent in the NBA right now so I’m not saying the Nuggets will lose, but I’m not expecting a near 30 point blowout either.
The thing to bet: Nikola Jokic SGP over 29.5 points & 9.5 rebounds (+110)
With Joker going up against Chet I like him to have a big night down low with some bully ball and to get into plus territory on the odds I’ll turn points + rebounds into a single game parlay. You can also bet the simple over 41.5 points + rebounds and get -110 odds. In the previous contest between the two teams Joker had 28 points and 14 rebounds. I think he’s in that territory again and I’ll bank on him getting the 30 burger in points. 10+ rebounds feels like a foregone conclusion.
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Former Oregon Ducks tight end Terrance Ferguson is taking a visit to the Denver Broncos ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, per The Denver Gazette. Ferguson is a Littleton, Colorado native and has a rising 2025 NFL Draft stock after an impressive NFL combine and Pro Day in Eugene.
Ferguson and Denver quarterback Bo Nix also have exciting chemistry already, as the duo shined at Oregon. Ferguson was a favorite target of Nix’s during the 2022 and 2023 season – finishing with 74 receptions for 805 yards and 11 touchdowns in those two seasons.
Ferguson turned heads at the combine with the fastest 40-yard dash from a tight end (4.63-seconds) and highest vertical leap (39-inch) from a tight end.
Ferguson and Nix are very close friends, who maintained their relationship through Nix’s rookie season in Denver.
“Yeah, I’ve been able to talk to Bo,” Ferguson told Oregon Ducks on SI reporter Bri Amaranthus during the 2024 season. “He had some things to ask me where to go to eat… It’s really cool to see his career take off. I’m super proud of him. I played with Bo for a couple of years and we were close off the field as well. He’s a great friend, great person off the field. So it was just really cool to see his dreams come true. All my family’s cheering for him as Denver Bronco fans.”
Does Ferguson dream Payton calling him during the 2025 NFL Draft to join the Broncos?
“Honestly, anywhere would be the best team for me. But yeah it’d be cool to play back in front of my family again and reunite with some teammates,” Ferguson told Amaranthus.
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Ferguson is fresh off his best season yet, breaking multiple Oregon records to become the Ducks’ most decorated tight end of all time. The fan-favorite broke the Oregon all-time records for career receptions (134) and receiving touchdowns (16) by a tight end, and finished second all-time in career receiving yards (1,537) by a tight end.
The 6-5, 255-pound Ferguson is grabbing the attention of many NFL Draft scouts, including New York Jets tight ends coach Jeff Blasko, who attended Oregon Ducks Pro Day in Eugene.
Ferguson is a great fit for Denver and coach Sean Payton’s offense. Ferguson is tough, experienced and a mismatch nightmare that has drawn comparisons to NFL legend Travis Kelce .
“It is really a blessing and really cool to be put in the same sentence as that guy,” Ferguson told Amaranthus. “He’s done a lot for the game and a lot for the position as tight ends go. But I’ve definitely watched a lot of his tape. He’s a special, special player and he’s really revolutionized tight end play.”
Denver did sign veteran tight end Evan Engram to a two-year deal in NFL free agency. The 30-year-old Engram is coming off a shoulder surgery, so possibly the Broncos are looking to add depth and options to their tight end room.
Penn State’s Tyler Warren and Michigan Wolverines’ Colston Loveland are expected to be the first tight ends taken off the board in the upcoming NFL Draft while Ferguson has solidified himself as a great third option. Ferguson is projected to be a Day 2 pick (second or third round).
Ferguson has a chance to further etch his name in Oregon history books. When drafted, Ferguson will become the first Oregon tight end taken in the NFL Draft since David Paulson was selected by the Pittsburg Steelers with the 240th pick in the seventh round of the 2012 draft.
The NFL Draft will take place from April 24 to April 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
DENVER — The Denver Police Department has lifted a shelter-in-place order for neighbors near the 140 block of Emerson Street following a shooting.
The department said it responded to reports of shots fired around 4:37 p.m. A shelter-in-place order was then issued for the surrounding neighborhood just before 5 p.m.
In an update at 7:24 p.m., Denver PD announced that a suspect was taken into custody and the shelter-in-place order was lifted.
No injuries have been reported at this time. Details about the circumstances that led up to the shelter-in-place have not yet been released.
This is a developing story.
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