Thunder even Series with Nuggets in Road Win
Denver — May 11, 2025 —
The Thunder evened their series against the Nuggets with a gritty 92-87 road win.Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 25 points, Oklahoma City overcame Denver’s strong showing to tie the series at two games apiece, showcasing their late-game composure. The win marked their first in Denver this series, raising expectations for Game 5. Look to our sports analysts for in-depth coverage of the series.
Thunder Even Series with Nuggets in Gritty Road Win
May 11, 2025, 06:59 PM ET
clutch Performance Secures Victory
Denver–The Oklahoma City Thunder demonstrated resilience and composure, defeating the Denver Nuggets 92-87 on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 25 points, as Oklahoma City finally solved their late-game struggles against Denver, tying the second-round series at two games apiece.
Turning the Tide in the Fourth Quarter
Trailing 69-63 after three quarters, and falling further behind by eight points early in the fourth after a Peyton Watson hook shot, the Thunder mounted a decisive comeback. An 11-0 run, ignited by key contributions from reserves Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins, shifted the momentum in Oklahoma city’s favor.
- Cason Wallace: Hit two crucial 3-pointers during the run.
- Aaron wiggins: Added another 3-pointer to fuel the comeback.
Wallace’s second three-pointer gave Oklahoma City the lead for good at 75-73.
Nuggets’ Championship Experience Falters
The Nuggets, who had previously relied on their playoff experience and championship pedigree to secure wins in games 1 and 3, appeared poised to push the top-seeded Thunder to the brink of elimination. aaron Gordon‘s turnaround jumper extended Denver’s lead to 73-66.
However, this time, the Thunder rose to the occasion in the final stretch, while the Nuggets struggled to capitalize on their opportunities.
Looking Ahead to Game 5
Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder previously dominated the Nuggets with a 43-point victory in Game 2.
Key Performances
- Nikola Jokic (Nuggets): Led Denver with 27 points and 13 rebounds.
- Christian Braun (Nuggets) and Jamal Murray (Nuggets): Each contributed 17 points.
- Aaron Gordon (Nuggets): Added 15 points.
- michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets): Scored onyl three points,a significant drop from his 15 points in Game 3.
- Aaron Wiggins (Thunder) and Cason Wallace (Thunder): Each scored 11 points.
- Alex Caruso (Thunder) and Jalen Williams (Thunder): Each added 10 points. Williams struggled from the field, shooting 2 for 13 after scoring 32 in Game 3.
Physical Game and Poor Shooting
The game followed a physical,overtime battle on Friday night,which extended into the early hours of Saturday.The early Mother’s day start time of 1:30 p.m. local time contributed to tired legs and inaccurate shooting.
Both teams struggled from beyond the arc in the first half, shooting 3 for 22 from deep. the combined 25-point first quarter tied an NBA playoff record for the fewest points in an opening quarter. The combined shooting percentage of 33.5% was the lowest in a playoff game since 2004.
