Denver Nuggets overtime to defeat the Thunder Western Conference Semi-Final G3 defends honor at home

On May 10, the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals G3 kicked off at home at the Denver Nuggets. After the two sides fought to overtime, the Nuggets narrowly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104, and the total score of the series was updated to 2-1.

Regular time: In the last moment of the final quarter, Aaron Gordon hit a key three-pointer to equalize the score (102-102), but Nikola Jokic then missed the chance to win and the game entered overtime.

Overtime: The Nuggets blossomed at multiple points, locking in the victory with teamwork and stable output, while the Thunder collapsed in overtime and failed to continue the stalemate of regular time.

Core player data

Jamaal Murray: 27 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 4 steals, dominating the offense and defense rhythm in all aspects.

Nikola Jokic: 20 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, although he lost all three-pointers and 10 shots, he regained his touch through inside breakthroughs and support in overtime.

Aaron Gordon: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, key three-pointers in the last quarter + stable output in overtime became the winner.

Michael Porter Jr.: 21 points, 8 rebounds, external firepower supports the team.

Teamwork: 4 players score 20+ points, and role players contribute efficiently.

Overtime execution: Murray connects the entire team, Gordon and Porter Jr. continue to score and suppress the Thunder's counterattack.

Defensive toughness: 4 steals + 2 blocks limit the Thunder's key ball opportunities.

Thunder players' performance and reasons for losses

Core player data

Jalen Williams: 32 points, 5 assists, single-handed ability and breakthrough ability shoulder the offensive responsibility.

Shay Gilgers-Alexander: 18 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, but 0 of 10 three-pointers, plus or negative value -15% of the biggest shortcoming.

Chet Holmgren: 18 points, 16 rebounds, 3 blocks, inside defense was restrained by Jokic.

Haltenstein: 10 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, with limited contribution from the bench.

Reason for loss

Core player's status imbalance: Alexander's three-pointer was sluggish, and hesitant to make decisions in key rounds.

Single-point dependence: Except for Jewish, other main players are inefficient, and Homgren lacks support after being restrained by Jokic.

Overtime collapse: rushing points in regular time, but the offense and defense rhythm in overtime was disrupted and failed to continue its combat effectiveness.

Series Trend

Nuggets will expand their lead by relying on their home court advantages, and the Thunder need to adjust their state as soon as possible to avoid lagging behind and expanding.

Thunder needs to solve Alexander's stability problem and design a more targeted Jokic restriction strategy.

Nuggets: Through multi-point blossoming, Jokic's passing vision becomes a breakthrough.

Thunder: It is necessary to improve the hit rate of the character players, reduce excessive dependence on Jewe, and strengthen the psychological construction of overtime.

This game demonstrates the Nuggets' team basketball heritage and the Thunder core players' ability to withstand pressure. The Nuggets defended their home court with Gordon's key three-pointer and overtime execution, while the Thunder failed to continue the miracle in a sluggish state of Alexander. The fourth game of the series is about to enter, and whether the Thunder can adjust their offensive and defensive strategies has become the key.