The Oklahoma City Thunder faced a disappointing defeat against the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their playoff series, losing 113-104 in overtime. The Thunder's performance in the fourth quarter highlighted their struggles, as they only managed to score 21 points in the last 17 minutes and went scoreless in the closing minute of regulation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been pivotal for the team, could not carry the team as they experienced multiple scoring droughts.

Head coach Mark Daigneault expressed frustration with the team's execution, noting that the offense devolved into what he termed 'hero-ball,' particularly with Gilgeous-Alexander taking on too much responsibility. The Thunder's reliance on individual efforts over cohesive team play ultimately led to their downfall, and Daigneault emphasized the need for better process and fundamentals as they head into a must-win Game 4.

The Oklahoma City Thunder faced a disappointing overtime loss against the Denver Nuggets, falling 113-104. In a game where they previously led, the Thunder's offense crumbled in crucial moments, managing just 21 points in the final 17 minutes and failing to score in the last 1:11 of regulation. Coach Mark Daigneault emphasized this struggle as part of the growing pains for a young team aiming for greatness.

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander unable to replicate his previous heroics, the team’s lack of experience in crunch time was exposed. Despite winning the possession battle and taking 19 more shots, the Thunder couldn't capitalize. Daigneault remains optimistic, believing these challenges will ultimately contribute to their growth as contenders in the playoffs.