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Clash at Ball Arena: Denver Nuggets to Host Oklahoma City Thunder

As the Denver Nuggets prepare to welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Ball Arena, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Nuggets have been showcasing a strong performance trend, as evidenced by their recent games. With an 18-10 record after their last game against the Brooklyn Nets, where they secured a convincing 124-101 victory, the team has been on an upward trajectory.


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The Nuggets' offense has been particularly impressive; they've maintained an offensive rating that outpaces their defensive numbers in recent matches. In their victory over the Nets, they posted a remarkable offensive points per possession of 1.18 while limiting their opponents to just 0.96 defensively. Their efficiency game score stood at an impressive 116.4.


Denver's ability to dominate inside has been key; they recorded 62 points in the paint against Brooklyn and maintained a high two-point field goal percentage of around 56 percent in that game alone. The team's bench also contributed significantly with 58 points, highlighting their depth.


Defensively, Denver has shown prowess with steals and blocks contributing to turnovers and fast-break opportunities – evident by their previous outing's tally of 13 steals and six blocks leading to fast break points.


The upcoming match at Ball Arena promises excitement as Denver looks to capitalize on home-court advantage where they've shown comfort and dominance before an energetic crowd.


Fans can catch this matchup scheduled for December 17th at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado at local time (Mountain Time Zone). The broadcast will be available on ALT network channel number 681 for home viewers looking forward to witnessing whether the Nuggets can continue their winning momentum against Oklahoma City Thunder.

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