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.