The Denver Nuggets reclaimed their advantage in the series with a crucial Game 3 victory. They mounted a strong comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals with a 113-104 overtime win at Ball Arena on Friday night. Behind stellar performances from Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets dominated the overtime by outscoring the Thunder 11-2 to seal the win.
This victory puts the Nuggets in rare company, as only four teams since 2000 have managed to win a playoff game after suffering a 40-point loss. With this bounce-back performance, Denver now holds a 2-1 lead in the series.
Jamal Murray And Aaron Gordon Step Up In The Clutch To Secure Win For The Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray returned to form and delivered one of his signature playoff performances. He poured in 27 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out eight assists. He also contributed defensively with four steals and a block. Murray shot 9-of-19 from the field, knocked down two of his five three-point attempts, and hit 7-of-8 free throws.
Jamal Murray vs OKC:
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27 PTS
8 AST
4 STL
Third in total points this playoffs. pic.twitter.com/ryAf18l7el
Aaron Gordon tallied 22 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Michael Porter Jr. added 21 points and eight rebounds, while Christian Braun and Russell Westbrook both added eight points in the win.
Despite entering Game 3 in a bold Joker-inspired outfit, Nikola Jokic had one of his most inefficient shooting nights of the playoffs. He finished with 20 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists while going just 8-for-25 from the field, including a cold 0-for-10 from beyond the arc.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with his shot throughout the night. He finished with 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting, including just 1-of-6 from three-point range. He did, however, contribute in other areas with 13 rebounds and seven assists.
The Thunder’s other top performers included Jalen Williams, who scored a team-high 32 points in 43 minutes while adding 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Chet Holmgren posted a strong double-double with 18 points and 16 rebounds.
Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. However, the Thunder couldn’t overcome their 9-point collapse in overtime and ultimately lost the night.
