The Nuggets’ new formula is working. Paced by their workhorse Nikola Jokic and a feisty edge, the Nuggets held off the Thunder Friday night 109-98 to improve to 19-9 on the season and 2-0 over Oklahoma City. With the Nuggets holding a 107-98 lead late in the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook shoved Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray, forcing a testy exchange with both teams.