{"id":22775,"date":"2025-05-10T05:52:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T05:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/22775\/"},"modified":"2025-05-10T05:52:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T05:52:18","slug":"denver-nuggets-beat-okc-thunder-in-game-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/22775\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Nuggets beat OKC Thunder in Game 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball away from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Luguentz...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_9528x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during overtime of the Nuggets\u2019 113-104 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_4570x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to the ball being knocked out of bounds after stealing it from Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets screens Jalen Williams...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_3745x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets screens Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder as Jamal Murray (27) drives during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets raises his hands...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_3570x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets raises his hands after finishing through contact against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues a call...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_3807x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues a call during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets knocks down...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_2918x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets knocks down a three pointer over Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets screens Isaiah Hartenstein...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_9153x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets screens Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder as he grabs Nikola Jokic (15) during overtime of the Nuggets\u2019 113-104 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets argues a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_3863x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets argues a call with referee Ray Acosta (54) during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls out...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_0103x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls out after making contact with Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during overtime of the Nuggets\u2019 113-104 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives on...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_3430x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives on Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_3889x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being whistled for a foul during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cason Wallace (22) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_4338x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cason Wallace (22) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets as he passes to Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_2452x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets spins around Luguentz...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_2846x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets spins around Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Peyton Watson (8) and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_4505x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Peyton Watson (8) and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets vie for a rebound against Chet Holmgren (7) and Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Alex...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_4365x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets holds his form...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERA03_4668x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets holds his form as he sinks a clutch 3-pointer over Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder with less than 30 seconds to play during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets smiles as...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERAO5_9900x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets smiles as he shakes hands with Aaron Gordon (32) after a mid-range jumper by Gordon during overtime of the Nuggets\u2019 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with Nikola...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERA03_4788x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with Nikola Jokic (15) after overtime of the Nuggets\u2019 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TDP-L-NUGGETS-THUNDERA03_5281x.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after overtime of the Nuggets\u2019 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz\/The Denver Post)<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 21<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball away from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. 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