Overview

• The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-105 in Game 5, overcoming an eight-point deficit with a dominant 34-19 fourth quarter.
• Nikola Jokic delivered a historic 44-point, 15-rebound, 5-assist performance, becoming the first player since Wilt Chamberlain with multiple such games in a single playoff series.
• Denver's supporting cast struggled, with no player other than Jokic and Jamal Murray scoring more than 13 points, raising concerns about depth and fatigue.
• Interim coach David Adelman acknowledged late-game fatigue and defended his decision to keep Jokic on the floor for the entire fourth quarter.
• Game 6, a must-win for Denver to avoid elimination, will take place on Thursday, May 15, as the series shifts back to Denver.