Thunder Strike Back: Oklahoma City Storms Past Nuggets in Thrilling Fourth Quarter to Claim 3-2 Series Lead
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma—The Thunder put on a commanding performance in the fourth quarter, defeating the Denver Nuggets 112-105 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 31 points, helping his team secure a crucial victory and take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Trailing by nine points with eight and a half minutes remaining, the Thunder mounted a remarkable comeback, outscoring the Nuggets 34-19 in the final quarter. …