Denver Nuggets 121-113 Oklahoma City Thunder: Three Takeaways

In what was billed as a potential playoff preview, it was the short-handed Nuggets who edged their Northwest Division rivals in the Thunder in a 121-113 overtime thriller.

Michael Porter Jr. poured in a career-high 37-points to go along with 12 rebounds while Nikola Joki\u0107 powered through with his 13th triple-double of the season to help Denver secure its first win in the NBA restart. The Joker would score 30 points to go along with 12 rebounds and 10 dimes. The Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 24 points and five rebounds.

Here are the takeaways:

Joker erupts in second half and OT

Joki\u0107 would only score seven points in the first half. He more than made up for it in…