Nikola Jokic was nearly unstoppable against Oklahoma City’s gritty, aggressive defense. Denver’s superstar center still had 44 points and 15 rebounds on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City beat Denver 112-105,

Alexander hadn’t scored in the fourth quarter before driving for a layup that gave the Thunder a much-anticipated lead with 3 ½ minutes left. The OKC star poured it on from there as the Thunder rallied for a 112-105 win over Denver in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night at the Paycom Center.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Thunder beat the Nuggets, 112-105, on Tuesday night to go up 3-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series. Oklahoma City overcame a 44-point, 15-rebound night from Denver’s Nikola Jokic. The Thunder can clinch the series on Thursday in Denver.

With the series tied at two apiece, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets squared off for a Game 5 battle in Oklahoma City. It was another competitive ba

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder in scoring with 31 points and Lu Dort was able to step up big for the Oklahoma City in the fourth quarter. He was able to score nine points in the final 12 minutes and help them push for the lead.

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

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