- Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 92-87 in a fiercely contested Game 4, tying the Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 25 points, while Nikola Jokic recorded a double-double with 27 points and 13 rebounds for Denver
- Both teams struggled offensively early on, combining for just 25 points in the first quarter, matching the playoff record for the fewest points in an opening period
Key Takeaways:
Oklahoma City Thunder once again tied the Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs. Last night, the Thunder secured a 92-87 victory (17:8, 25:28, 21:33, 29:18) in an intensely contested clash at Ball Arena. The series is now tied at 2-2.
The Thunder and Nuggets combined for 25 points in the first quarter of Game 4.
That is tied for the lowest in any playoff first quarter in the shot-clock era. pic.twitter.com/5u5ehhZ24Y
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 11, 2025
The game was a battle of momentum swings, but for most of the time, Oklahoma was the team that held the lead and controlled the pace. Both teams started disastrously, matching the record for the fewest points in the first quarter of a playoff game (25). By the middle of the second quarter, the Nuggets and Thunder were a combined 1-for-31 from beyond the arc.
Gradually, Denver managed to level the score and even took the lead for the first time late in the third quarter. However, in the fourth quarter, the visitors regained focus and secured the win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played a key role for Oklahoma City with 25 points, while Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace each added 11.
Nikola Jokic led the way for the hosts, recording a double-double with 27 points and 13 rebounds. Aaron Gordon also posted a double-double with 15 points and 16 rebounds. Christian Braun and Jamal Murray contributed 17 points each.
The next game in the series is scheduled for Tuesday night in Oklahoma.