Thunder Edge Nuggets in Thrilling Matchup, Series Tied at 2-2
The Oklahoma City Thunder leveled the series against the Denver Nuggets at 2-2 after securing a hard-fought 92-87 victory in Colorado on Sunday evening. The next game is scheduled for Tuesday in Oklahoma City, with a potential seventh game set to return to Denver.
Thrilling Finish
The game remained exciting until the end, with the Thunder leading 90-87 with just 20 seconds left. However, Aaron Gordon drained a three-pointer with 1.3 seconds remaining, making it a one-point game. Fortunately, OKC held on to secure the much-needed win.
Standout Performances
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: 25 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
- Nikola Jokic, Nuggets: 27 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists
- Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder: 8 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block
“We slowed them down often enough. They obviously had a run after the break and ran over, but we brought back control.” –
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Series Overview
The Western Conference Semifinals series is now tied at two games apiece. The next game is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Oklahoma City. A potential seventh game, if necessary, would be played back in Denver.
Did you know?
Isaiah Hartenstein recorded a double-double with 14 rebounds and 8 points in the victory. This is his second-highest rebound total in the playoffs so far.
Coming Up
The next game is set for Tuesday evening in Oklahoma City. Stay tuned for more updates on the Thunder’s playoff journey.
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