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Nuggets Take 2-1 Series Lead After Overtime Win Over Thunder in Game 3

Denver bounced back from a 43-point loss in Game 2 with a gritty 113-104 victory, fueled by Jamal Murray's 27 points and key contributions from Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr.

Nikola Jokić arrived at the Ball Arena dressed in a Joker-inspired suit.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts to drive past Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Paycom Center on March 9, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Nikola Jokić shoots the ball over MVP rival Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Cleveland Cavaliers now have a chance to level the series.

Overview

  • Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 27 points, including crucial plays in overtime, as Denver secured a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
  • Aaron Gordon hit a game-tying three-pointer with 26.7 seconds left in regulation, helping force overtime where Denver dominated 11-2.
  • Nikola Jokic struggled offensively, shooting 8-for-25 and missing all 10 of his three-point attempts, but contributed 20 points and 16 rebounds.
  • Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to 18 points on 7-for-22 shooting, while Jalen Williams stepped up with a playoff career-high 32 points.
  • Game 4 will take place Sunday in Denver, where the Thunder face a must-win to avoid falling into a 3-1 series deficit.