The Oklahoma City Thunder earned an impressive season opening victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night in the league's most-watched opening night ever. The Thunder got a statement win over the Spurs who have had their number of late. Including when the Thunder were ousted in the Western Conference Finals at the hands of San Antonio.

The schedule doesn't lighten up –– until Sunday anyway –– tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Denver Nuggets in the home opener inside the Paycom Center. The Nuggets, who still roster a fantastic starting five with questions about their depth but there is no denying the star power of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic along with the winning qualities of Aaron Gordon.

This is going to be a fun matchup as these two division foes always play close against one another.

3 Critical Storylines to Watch in OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets

1) The Best Player in the World Debate Heats up, Again

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on fire in San Antonio.…