The Denver Nuggets secured a 113-104 overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday night in Denver. With this win, the Nuggets now lead the series 2-1. Jamal Murray led Denver with 27 points, while Aaron Gordon contributed 22 points, including a crucial three-pointer that forced the game into overtime. Michael Porter Jr. added 21 points, despite playing with a shoulder injury.
The Nuggets' star player, Nikola Jokic, had a challenging night, shooting 8-for-25 and missing all 10 of his three-point attempts. However, he still managed to record 20 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists. According to ESPN, interim coach David Adelson expressed confidence in Jokic's ability to bounce back in Game Four.
For the Thunder, Jalen Williams stood out with a game-high 32 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled, scoring 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting. The Thunder's shooting woes continued, as they made only 38.5% of their field goals and 25.7% of their three-point attempts. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged the team's challenges but remained optimistic about their growth, as reported by NBC Sports.
The series will continue with Game Four on Sunday (May 11) at Ball Arena in Denver. The Thunder will need to improve their shooting and execution to avoid falling into a deeper series deficit.