Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets (05/09): Box score, player stats, game summary and more

The Denver Nuggets secured a much-needed 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 9th at the Ball Arena in Denver. It was a tight contest with both teams giving their best for which the game was pushed to overtime. However, in the end, it was the Nuggets having the last laugh. Here is the box score, player stats, game summary, and everything you need to know about the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Game 3 matchup.Oklahoma City Thunder game summaryThe Oklahoma City Thunder struggled on both ends of the floor in their latest game, falling short despite a strong showing from Jalen Williams.The forward played 43 minutes and 29 seconds, shooting 11-of-21 from the field and hitting 3-of-7 from beyond the arc. He finished with 32 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds, while also knocking down 7-of-8 free throws. Despite his solid offensive performance, Williams ended the game with a -11 plus/minus.Chet Holmgren had an up-and-down night, scoring 18 points in 40 minutes. He grabbed a team-high 16 rebounds, including 5 on the offensive glass, and added 3 blocks. However, his shooting efficiency was off, making just 7-of-19 shots and hitting only 1-of-6 from three-point range. Holmgren also committed 2 turnovers and 18 personal fouls, finishing with a -8 rating.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the team’s leading star, couldn’t find a rhythm offensively. He scored just 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting and went 1-for-6 from deep. Still, he contributed elsewhere with 13 rebounds and 7 assists, along with 2 steals. Luguentz Dort struggled significantly, making just 1-of-6 shots and missing all four of his three-point attempts, though he did chip in 4 rebounds and 3 assists.The bench couldn’t provide much of a spark either. Alex Caruso played 22 minutes but shot just 2-of-9, while Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe combined for only 4 points in limited minutes. Denver Nuggets game summaryThe Denver Nuggets came out firing on all cylinders in their latest playoff game, putting together a balanced team effort to secure a crucial win. Michael Porter Jr. played one of his most efficient games of the postseason, shooting 70% from the field and hitting 5 of 6 three-point attempts. He finished with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and a +7 plus-minus in 42 minutes. Aaron Gordon was equally impactful, scoring 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting, including 4 three-pointers. He also grabbed 8 rebounds and dished out 5 assists in 46 minutes of action.Nikola Jokic had a tough night shooting the ball, going 8-of-25 from the floor and missing all 10 of his three-point attempts. Despite the struggles, he still recorded a double-double with 20 points and 16 rebounds, while adding 6 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. Jamal Murray led the team in scoring with 27 points, shooting 9-of-19 from the field and knocking down two triples. He also hit 7 of 8 free throws and contributed 8 assists and 4 steals in a team-high 47 minutes.Also Read: “Why so serious?” – Nikola Jokic turns heads dressing like Joker ahead of game 3 against Oklahoma City ThunderChristian Braun and Russell Westbrook provided solid minutes off the bench. Braun chipped in 8 points and grabbed 7 boards, while Westbrook scored 8 points and added 4 assists in just over 22 minutes. Peyton Watson had a productive stretch as well, finishing with 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 16 minutes. Zeke Nnaji played briefly but didn’t register any stats.