Look closely enough, and you could spot the wrinkles forming around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s cheeks. The beard sprouting onto Jalen Williams’ bare face. The experiences in Chet Holmgren’s eyes.

All NBA eyes were glued to the Oklahoma City Thunder's 127-103 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. In the primetime ABC afternoon slot, undecided voters and fans wanted to see who'd win a head-to-head clash between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.

On a big stage, OKC showed a nationally televised audience why it's been dominant and why that might pay off with an NBA title.