The Denver Nuggets look to take commanding control of their Western Conference Semifinal series as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a pivotal Game 4 matchup with the series at 2-1 in Denver's favor.
After a heartbreaking overtime loss in Game 3 where the Thunder offense collapsed completely in the extra period, OKC must find answers for a struggling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who shot just 7-of-22 in their previous outing.
Despite entering as 6-point underdogs, the Nuggets have momentum on their side with Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. all stepping up while the Thunder need a bounce-back performance from beyond the arc where they shot just 25% last game.
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder matchup, our predictive model gives the Thunder a 66% chance of defeating the Nuggets.
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Denver Nuggets
Moneyline
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34%
66%
Oklahoma City Thunder
Denver Nuggets: 34% win probability
- Defensive inconsistency (Allowed 9583 points, 4th most among playoff teams in the West)
- Recent struggles (2-3 in last five games with WWWLL record)
- Scoring efficiency issues (50-32 record despite scoring the most points in the West at 9902)
Oklahoma City Thunder: 66% win probability
- League-leading 68-14 record (Best overall record in the Western Conference)
- Defensive dominance (Allowed just 8826 points, fewest in the West)
- Exceptional recent form (4-1 in last five games with WWWWL record)
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Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder preview
The Denver Nuggets seized control of their Western Conference semifinal series with a gutsy 113-104 overtime victory in Game 3, putting the top-seeded Thunder in a precarious 2-1 hole heading into Sunday's crucial matchup at Ball Arena.
Oklahoma City's offensive firepower stalled at the worst possible time, managing just two points in overtime after leading for much of the contest—a shocking development for a 68-win juggernaut that dominated the regular season.
While Jalen Williams delivered with 32 points for OKC, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled uncharacteristically, missing 15 of 22 shots and failing to attempt a field goal in the extra period.
Denver's supporting cast stepped up magnificently around Nikola Jokic, with Jamal Murray (27 points), Aaron Gordon (22), and Michael Porter Jr. (21) all delivering when it mattered most.
The Thunder must rediscover their free throw touch (just 68% in Games 1 and 3) and perimeter shooting (25% in Game 3) to avoid falling into a daunting 3-1 deficit against the defending champions.
Sunday represents a potential season-defining moment for an Oklahoma City squad that was bounced in this same semifinal round last year—now facing either redemption or a repeat disappointment against a Nuggets team that knows exactly how to win playoff battles.
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