- Aaron Gordon (32) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets walk off the court after the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets rubs his face...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets rubs his face as he sits on the bench with Hunter Tyson (5), Jalen Pickett (24) and Zeke Nnaji (22) during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets reacts reacts to...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets reacts reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets scratches his head...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets scratches his head during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets handles a rebound...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets handles a rebound as Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets spins as Alex...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets spins as Alex Caruso (9) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs Nikola...]()
Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Jokic secures a rebound during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Aaron...]()
Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Cason...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder pushes the...]()
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder pushes the ball in transistion to Alex Caruso (9) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to...]()
Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to fouling Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets disputes a...]()
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets disputes a foul called on Nikola Jokic (15) that sent Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder to the line during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound over Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dribbles as Jalen...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dribbles as Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball away from Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder as Aaron Gordon (32) and Jamal Murray (27) defend during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder takes out...]()
Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder takes out Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets before passing to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to...]()
Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to Alex Caruso (9) fouling Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets gets helped up...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets gets helped up from the floor by Christian Braun (0) and Michael Porter Jr. (1) after being fouled during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the floor after being fouled during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball away from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder as Aaron Gordon (32) trails during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound as Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder contests during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks Michael...]()
Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets wrangles a pass...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets wrangles a pass from Jamal Murray (27) as Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets disputes a foul...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets disputes a foul called on Nikola Jokic (15) that sent Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder to the line during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to...]()
Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to being fouled by Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder swats a...]()
Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder swats a rebound away from Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to low...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to low five Jamal Murray (27) and Aaron Gordon (32) during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets backs down Luguentz...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets backs down Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets reacts reacts...]()
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets reacts reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past...]()
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets handles as Nikola...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets handles as Nikola Jokic (15) screens Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets bobbles a rebound...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets bobbles a rebound before Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder kicks it out of bounds during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Chet...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder scores as...]()
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder scores as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Nikola...]()
Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...]()
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder vie for a rebound as Chet Holmgren (7) and Aaron Gordon (32) prepare to catch the tip during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes to Aaron...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes to Aaron Gordon (32) as Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets draws a foul...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets draws a foul from Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to catch...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares to catch a pass from Russell Westbrook (4) as Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Chet Holmgren...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Isaiah Joe (11) of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes as...]()
Isaiah Joe (11) of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes as Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Nikola...]()
Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Alex...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs a...]()
Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs a rebound over Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Nikola...]()
Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound as Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Isaiah...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Jamal...]()
Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder holds his...]()
Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder holds his head after a physical sequence as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets resets during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets runs in transition...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets runs in transition as Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets and Aaron Wiggins...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets and Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder vie for a rebound during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets takes the...]()
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets takes the floor before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Aaron Gordon (32) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets walk off the court after the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 92-87 win quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025. OKC tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Nuggets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder and lost game four 87 – 92 during the second round of the NBA playoffs at Ball Arena in Denver on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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