NBA Playoffs 2025: Nuggets Lead Thunder 2-1; Game 4_set for Sunday
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Nuggets Dominate, Thunder Struggles in NBA Semifinals
The Denver Nuggets are leading the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-1 in their best-of-seven NBA 2024-2025 playoffs. The Nuggets, 2023 champions, have been able to defend their title effectively so far, leading with victories in matches 1 and 3.
“The Nuggets’ performance has been better than expected,” commented a 247Sports insider. “Their ability to hold their own has been impressive.”
Denver’s Nikola Jokic shine
Nikola Jokic, the MVP center for the Nuggets, has been a force to reckon with. Despite the Thunder’s stellar performance in match 2, it was the Nuggets who closed out match 3 with a 113-104 victory after overtime.
Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses marks
The Thunder’s star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has been struggling to find his rhythm. With a dismal scoring record of only 18 points in match 3, the Thunder needs a revamp from its franchise player to seal the series.
Game 4: Denver’s chance to seize momentum
Both teams will meet again at the Denver Ball Arena on Sunday evening for match 4. A win for the Nuggets here would put them one step closer to advancing to the NBA Finals, while a victory for the Thunder could swing the balance back in their favor.
Can Thunder turn the tide?
The Thunder must showcase the dominant team they were throughout the regular season to avoid jeopardizing their title hopes.
Key Takeaways
- The Denver Nuggets lead the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-1 in the NBA playoffs.
- Nikola Jokic has been leading the Nuggets’ charge.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needs to step up his game for the Thunder to return to form.
Coming up next
Catch all the live action from match 4 on Sunday, May 12, 2025, at 9:30 PM. Stay tuned for more updates from 247Sports as we bring you the hottest trends and news from the world of sports.
FAQs
- Who is leading the series? The Denver Nuggets lead 2-1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- What time is the next game? The next game is on Sunday, May 12, 2025, at 9:30 PM.
- What is the venue for match 4? The Denver Ball Arena will host the game.
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