The Oklahoma City Thunder faced a disappointing 114-103 overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets, plunging them into a 2-1 series deficit. The game unfolded as a tightly contested battle, with neither team leading by more than nine points throughout. OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled significantly, finishing with 18 points on 22 shots, while Jalen Williams shined with a remarkable 32-point performance. Despite a strong first half, the Thunder's offensive struggles in crunch time proved detrimental once again, reminiscent of last year's playoffs. In the end, the Nuggets capitalized on OKC's errors to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.