The Denver Nuggets evened their second-round playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder at 3-3 following a decisive 119-107 home victory on Thursday night, May 15.
Led by their dynamic duo, the Nuggets controlled much of the game after a competitive first half. Nikola Jokić demonstrated his MVP caliber with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray complemented him with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists despite committing 5 turnovers. Christian Brown also made a significant impact, contributing 23 points and 11 rebounds to the winning effort.
Denver's bench provided crucial support, with Strother adding 15 points and Russell Westbrook chipping in 8 points against his former team.
For Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his stellar playoff run with a game-high 32 points and 6 assists. Rookie Chet Holmgren recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Jalen Williams orchestrated the offense with 10 assists alongside his 6 points and 7 rebounds.
After trailing 61-58 at halftime, Denver seized control in the third quarter, outscoring the Thunder 32-21 to build a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
According to Statbet analysis, Denver's home court advantage has proven significant in this series, with the Nuggets winning all three games at their arena.
With the series now tied at three games apiece, both teams will prepare for a decisive Game 7 that will determine who advances to the Western Conference Finals.
