Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder gives his team the lead over Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of OKC鈥檚 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to making a three pointer as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares for the inbound during the fourth quarter of OKC鈥檚 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to missing a three pointer against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets warm up before the first quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder鈥檚 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder tip off the action during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fight for the first possession of the game after a tip by Chet Holmgren (7) and Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Chet Holmgren (7) and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets works as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder double team during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets watches during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets runs in transition between Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives between Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets knocks down a three over Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes as Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets handles as Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Alex Caruso (9) helps during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jalen Williams (8), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder react to a foul called on Gilgeous-Alexander as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shot during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets draws a double team from Aaron Wiggins (21) and Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound away from Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder as Nikola Jokic (15) watches during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder scores as Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets watches during the first quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julian Strawther (3) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defend Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets scores as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets stands on the Oklahoma City Thunder logo during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets receives a pass as Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder tugs at his jersey during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound as Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder grips his arm during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets and Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fight for a pass by Nikola Jokic (15) during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets holds his arm after being fouled by Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets catches a pass from Aaron Gordon (32) as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fight for the ball after Chet Holmgren (7) fouled Jokic during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets battle Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder for a rebound during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets look to run a two-man game as Cason Wallace (22) and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend tightly during the second quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reads the defense as Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the third quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is called for an offensive foul as he tangles with Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets draws an offensive foul from Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Peyton Watson (8) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrate with Nikola Jokic (15) afrer he drew an offensive foul from Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets grabs an offensive rebound over Chet Holmgren (7) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder scores over Julian Strawther (3) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to missing a three pointer during the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder鈥檚 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to making a three as the crowd erupts during the fourth quarter of OKC鈥檚 112-105 win over the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a three pointer by Jalen Williams (8) during the fourth quarter of OKC鈥檚 112-105 win over the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets misses at the cup as Chet Holmgren (7) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the fourth quarter of OKC鈥檚 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets draws a foul from Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of OKC鈥檚 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets accepts defeat during the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder鈥檚 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder鈥檚 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder gives his team the lead over Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of OKC鈥檚 112-105 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Nuggets faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of their second-round NBA Playoffs matchup at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. OKC won 112-105 and leads the series 3-2.
