Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic gestures to teammates after hitting a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball in Denver.
NBA: Gilgeous-Alexander Led Thunder To Even Series 2-2 Against Nuggets
The Oklahoma City Thunder staged a gritty fourth-quarter comeback to edge the Denver Nuggets 92-87 in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal, leveling the series at two games apiece. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 25 points, and key contributions from Aaron Wiggins, Cason Wallace, and Jaylen Williams helped OKC claw back from an eight-point deficit early in the final frame. Despite Nikola Jokic라이브 바카라 27-point, 13-rebound effort, Denver faltered down the stretch, missing eight straight shots during a crucial Thunder run. With the Nuggets unable to convert late opportunities—including a missed jumper by Michael Porter Jr. and a crucial airball from Jamal Murray—Oklahoma City capitalized to regain home-court advantage ahead of Game 5 on Tuesday night.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, and forward Aaron Gordon in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.
NBA Basketball Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives past Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.
NBA Basketball Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren, front left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, defends in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.
NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) and forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) defend in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.
NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots for a basket over Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.
NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) pulls in a rebound as Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.
NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins, left, collects the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, defends in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.
Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, looks to pass the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams, left, and guard Aaron Wiggins defend in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.
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Basketball: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
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Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., front left, fights for control of the ball with Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, front right, as Thunder guard Alex Caruso, back right, and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, look on in the second half of Game 4 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.
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