With the series tied at 1-1, tensions were high going into tonight's showdown between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder. With home court advantage at the Ball Arena, the Nuggets felt confident in a victory to take control of the series,

The Nuggets are on the brink of elimination after a 12-point lead in the second half disappeared in Oklahoma City.

Defensively, the Thunder used their size and frontcourt depth to disrupt the Nuggets' flow, and it prevented them from gaining any kind of traction or momentum in the game. By the final buzzer, the Nuggets committed 20 turnovers, which translated to 34 points for the Thunder.

This series has been billed as Jokic vs. SGA, but our NBA betting picks believe there are a trio of role players who figure to make their mark in a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, including Isaiah Hartenstein.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Michael Porter Jr. is shouldering the blame for the Nuggets’ 3-2 series deficit, even if he physically can’t. Without mention of his left shoulder injury, Porter said he was at fault for Denver’s Game 5 loss to the Thunder in brief comments made to The Denver Post late Tuesday night.