Thunder Win Pivotal Game 5 Over Nuggets: OKC Up 3-2 In Series

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Thunder win over Nuggets.

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 112-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series. This defeat gave the Thunder a 3-2 series lead, putting the Nuggets on the brink of elimination.

Nikola Jokić delivered a standout performance for Denver, scoring 44 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists. However, despite his efforts, the Nuggets couldn't secure the win as Jokić gave Denver all playing every minute of the 4th quarter. The Thunder capitalized on a late-game surge, outscoring Denver 34-19 in the fourth quarter. Key contributions came from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 31 points, and Jalen Williams, who added 18 points and 9 rebounds. Luguentz Dort also played a pivotal role, hitting three crucial three-pointers during the rally. Looking ahead, the Nuggets will host Game 6 in Denver, where they must win to force a Game 7.