Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault stuck with his starting forward with only one foul to spare. Chet Holmgren helped his team put the finishing touches on a 24-point victory. He also finished with eight rebounds and four blocks as the Thunder scored a season-high 41 fourth-quarter points.

After the game, Holmgren shared his thoughts on Daigneault’s approach. “His philosophy is exactly what mine would be if I was a coach. You don’t get to take the fouls home,” Holmgren said. The Thunder's player comment reflects his trust in his coach and his understanding of the game. Daigneault also explained his reasoning.

Telling reporters afterward that he's "playing the best basketball of my life," Denver star Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, as his Nuggets defeated the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday night.