In a tightly-contested Game 3, the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring the first seven points of overtime to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Denver looked fresher later, despite a rough overall performance from its MVP candidate in Nikola Jokic.

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Nikola Jokić lived up to his nickname on Friday, arriving at the Ball Arena wearing a Joker-inspired purple and green suit before helping the Denver Nuggets to a dramatic, overtime 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their playoff series.

DENVER — The Denver Nuggets were unable to secure a series advantage Sunday, falling 92-87 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The series, now 2-2, moves back to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Tuesday. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. MT.

Before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed out Game 4, Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace, and Alex Caruso set the stage. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended the three reserves, leading his second unit in the fourth quarter to avoid a 3-1 hole in their best-of-7 series.

After a blowout of historic proportions by the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets regained their composure and their form on Friday for a 113-104 overtime thriller in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Hope he shoots it all the time.” Jamal Murray, who scored 27 points, shoots over Isaiah Hartenstein during the Nuggets’ 113-104 Game 3 overtime win over the Thunder on May 9, 2025. Ron Chenoy ...

After Denver lost to OKC 92–87, Adelman referred to the game as a "really disgusting basketball game," per Romi Bean of CBS News Colorado. Though the Nuggets held the lead for a good chunk of the second half, that didn't take away from what was a heavily flawed performance from both teams.

The Nuggets continue their stand at home in Game 4 on Sunday after taking a 2-1 series lead against the Thunder.

The Denver Nuggets bounced back from a 43-point loss with a gritty 113-104 overtime win over the top-seeded Thunder in Game 3, leaning on their playoff experience and home crowd. Jamal Murray led with 27 points, Aaron Gordon added 22, and a hobbled Michael Porter Jr. chipped in 21 in his best outing since injuring his shoulder.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took the blame for his team's overtime loss to the Nuggets in Game 3