The Denver Nuggets emerged victorious in a thrilling Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, claiming a 113-104 overtime win to take a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Jamal Murray led the charge with 27 points, while Aaron Gordon's clutch three-pointer late in regulation was pivotal in forcing overtime. Michael Porter Jr. also contributed significantly with 21 points.

Despite the win, Nikola Jokic struggled, shooting a dismal 8-of-25 and missing all of his three-point attempts, finishing with 20 points and 16 rebounds. Remarkably, he and Jayson Tatum now share an unwanted record, being among only three players in NBA playoff history to record at least 15 rebounds while missing 10 or more three-pointers in a game. This statistic highlights the challenges faced by both stars as they look to lead their teams in the playoffs.

As they prepare for upcoming games, the performances of Jokic and Tatum will be under scrutiny. The Nuggets are set to host Game 4, while the Celtics must navigate a must-win game against the New York Knicks.