US EditionNikola Jokić arrives wearing Joker-inspired suit, helps Denver Nuggets to overtime playoff win over Oklahoma City Thunder
- The Denver Nuggets secured a 113-104 victory in overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday evening at Ball Arena, giving them a 2-1 advantage in their playoff matchup.
- The Thunder entered the game following a dominant 43-point victory in Game 2, but struggled offensively and faced fan taunting despite Jalen Williams scoring 32 points.
- The Nuggets stayed close during regulation, led by Jamal Murray’s 27 points, Michael Porter Jr.’s 21 points, and Nikola Jokic’s 20 points with 16 rebounds, then outscored Oklahoma City 11-2 in overtime.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with his shot, making 7 of 22 attempts and scoring 18 points, but he emphasized that he never wants to appear discouraged or upset.
- Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said, “Losses always sting, especially in the playoffs,” but stressed they are developing into a great team and remain optimistic for Sunday’s Game 4.
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Nikola Jokić arrives wearing Joker-inspired suit, helps Denver Nuggets to overtime playoff win over Oklahoma City Thunder
Nikola Jokić lived up to his nickname on Friday, arriving at the Ball Arena wearing a Joker-inspired purple and green suit before helping the Denver Nuggets to a dramatic, overtime 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their playoff series.
The Denver Nuggets Continue To Pull Wins Out Of Their Ass, This Time Taking Down SGA And The Thunder In Another Insane OT Thriller
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Thunder Star’s Smile After Game 3 Loss Sparks Reaction
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t sulk. He didn’t hang his head. And he definitely didn’t give the Thunder fans what they were expecting.After a 113–104 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the second round, Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the floor smiling—despite Oklahoma City being outscored 11–2 in OT and falling behind 2–1 in the series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after going down 2-1 against the Nuggets pic.twitter.com/3WAlp66fLB — Ahm…
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Gilgeous-Alexander hears taunts at end, smiles through them as Thunder fall 113-104 in OT to Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t sulk over his off night. He didn’t hang his head, either, after the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Denver Nuggets for the second time in three games.
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