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Thunder Defeat Nuggets, Take 3-2 Series Lead

5/14/2025

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In a thrilling Game 5, the Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the Denver Nuggets 112-105, seizing a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Despite Nikola Jokic's impressive 44 points, the Thunder surged in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Nuggets 34-19. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points fueled the comeback, leaving Denver facing elimination.

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In a thrilling Game 5, the Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the Denver Nuggets 112-105, seizing a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Despite Nikola Jokic's impressive 44 points, the Thunder surged in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Nuggets 34-19. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points fueled the comeback, leaving Denver facing elimination.