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Thunder Seize 3-2 Lead Over Nuggets With Late Rally in Game 5

Oklahoma City outscored Denver 34-19 in the fourth quarter to secure a 112-105 victory, overcoming Nikola Jokic’s dominant 44-point performance.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are double-digit home favorites in Game 5 vs. the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.
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Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to missing a three pointer during the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 31 points, including clutch plays in the final minutes, to help secure the pivotal win.
  • Nikola Jokic delivered a standout game for Denver with 44 points and 15 rebounds, but the Nuggets faltered during a seven-minute scoring drought in the fourth quarter.
  • Lu Dort broke out of his shooting slump, hitting three critical three-pointers during the Thunder’s decisive late-game surge.
  • Oklahoma City’s depth shone as six players scored in double figures, while Denver struggled with limited contributions outside of Jokic and Jamal Murray.
  • The Thunder can close out the series in Game 6 on Thursday in Denver, with their recent fourth-quarter dominance a key factor in their momentum.