The Denver Nuggets secured a crucial 113-104 overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series. Jamal Murray led the way with 27 points, while Michael Porter Jr. contributed 21 points, bouncing back from a tough previous game. Nikola Jokic notched a double-double with 20 points and 16 rebounds, despite struggling with his shot. The Nuggets' key moment came in overtime when they outscored the Thunder 11-2, fueled by an early layup from Jokic. The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a challenging night, finishing with only 18 points on poor shooting. Jalen Williams shone for Oklahoma City, leading all scorers with 32 points. The Nuggets managed to stay close through regulation, overcoming a halftime deficit and benefitting from crucial shots late in the game.