Jamal Murray scores 27 points as Denver Nuggets defeat Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104
2025-05-11 03:10
The 2024/25 NBA playoffs staged another battle. The Denver Nuggets, playing at home, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 with goals contributed by Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Nikola Jokic.
After the first quarter, Jaylen Williams and Hartenstein scored successively, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder to enter the offensive state. Then, Nikola Jokic scored consecutively, and Michael Porter Jr. also hit a 3-pointer to help the Denver Nuggets fight back. However, Chet Holmgren scored 11 points in this quarter, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder take the lead 28-22.
In the second quarter, the Denver Nuggets took the initiative to counterattack, with Payton Watson's 3-pointer and Michael Porter Jr.'s shot helping the team overtake their opponents. Then Chet Holmgren continued to chase points under difficult circumstances, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder lead their opponents by 5 points, 56-51.
In the third quarter, the offense and defense of both sides were in a stalemate, and the score kept changing. However, Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 10 points in this quarter, and Jaylen Williams scored at the critical moment, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder continue to lead the Denver Nuggets 83-80.
In the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook scored a 3-pointer to restore confidence for the Denver Nuggets. Later, Jaylen Williams scored 16 points for the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Jamal Murray assisted Aaron Gordon to score a 3-pointer at a critical moment, helping the Denver Nuggets tie the score at 102-102.
Entering overtime, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray scored successively to establish a leading advantage for the Denver Nuggets. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder tried hard to catch up in the following time, it was already unable to change the situation.
In the end, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 at home.
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