In a pivotal Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals on May 13, 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 112–105 victory over the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center, taking a 3–2 lead in the series. Despite a remarkable performance from Denver’s Nikola Jokić, who tallied 44 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists, the Nuggets couldn’t withstand the Thunder’s late-game surge.
Oklahoma City trailed by nine points with just over eight minutes remaining but responded with a decisive 34–19 run to close the game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, scoring 10 of his 31 points in the final three minutes, demonstrating poise and leadership under pressure. Luguentz Dort contributed significantly by hitting three critical three-pointers during the comeback, while Jalen Williams added 18 points and 9 rebounds, including a pivotal three-pointer that broke a late tie.
The Thunder’s depth and resilience were evident as they capitalized on the Nuggets’ fatigue—Denver relied heavily on a shortened rotation, with Jokić playing extended minutes without rest. Oklahoma City’s balanced scoring and strategic adjustments in the fourth quarter underscored their growth and maturity as a team.
With this win, the Thunder are now one victory away from advancing to the Western Conference Finals. Game 6 is set to take place in Denver, where the Nuggets will aim to stave off elimination and force a decisive Game 7.
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