Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets took a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals with a 113-104 overtime victory Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Nuggets managed to overwhelm the Thunder in overtime, outscoring OKC 11-2.
Jokic overcame a slow start to finish with 20 points and 16 rebounds in the victory. He struggled from long range all night, going 0-for-10 from 3 (he was 8-for-25 from the field overall). Jamal Murray (27 points), Aaron Gordon (22) and Michael Porter Jr. (21) all joined Jokic in double figures.
Jalen Williams finished with a game-high 32 points for the Thunder while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put together a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds. He was 1-of-6 from the 3-point line and 7-for-22 from the field overall.
The series will continue in Denver with Game 4 before shifting back to Oklahoma City for Game 5.
Thunder vs. Nuggets highlights
Final: Nuggets 113, Thunder 104 (OT)
STATS: Check out full stats from the game here.
End of fourth quarter: Thunder 102, Nuggets 102
The game will be decided in overtime with a chance to take the lead in the series.
Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 32 points and five assists in regulation. Jamal Murray recorded 25 points and six assists for the Nuggets in four quarters of play.
End of third quarter: Thunder 83, Nuggets 80
Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren have 16 points through the first three quarters of play for the Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enters the final quarter of regulation with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray have scored 18 points each for the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic has 14 points and 14 rebounds in 31 minutes of play. He is 0-for-7 from the 3-point line.
End of second quarter: Thunder 56, Nuggets 51
Chet Holmgren and the Thunder hold a five-point lead through the first half against the Nuggets.
Holmgren finished with 16 points and seven rebounds while Jalen Williams contributed 11 points in the first half for Oklahoma City.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot just 1-for-8 with five points and nine rebounds for OKC.
Michael Porter Jr. helped keep the score close in the first half, after shooting 5-for-6 with 15 points for Denver. Jamal Murray finished with 11 points while Nikola Jokic was limited to eight points on 2-for-9 shooting.
End of first quarter: Thunder 28, Nuggets 22
Chet Holmgren was the first player to reach double-digit scoring with 11 points in the first quarter.
Holmgren nearly reached a double-double with six rebounds. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to just three points.
Nikola Jokic had five points and two early fouls in the quarter for Denver.
What time is Nuggets vs. Thunder?
Game 3 between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder will tip off at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, May 9 at Ball Arena in Denver.
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How to watch Nuggets vs. Thunder playoff game: TV, stream
- Date: Friday, May 9
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena in Denver
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)
Nuggets vs. Thunder NBA playoff schedule, results
(All times Eastern; *if necessary)
- Game 1 – Monday, May 5: Nuggets 121, Thunder 119
- Game 2 – Wednesday, May 7: Thunder 149, Nuggets 106
- Game 3: Thunder at Nuggets | Friday, May 9, 10 p.m. | ESPN
- Game 4: Thunder at Nuggets | Sunday, May 11, 3:30 p.m. | ABC
- Game 5: Nuggets at Thunder | Tuesday, May 13, TBD
- Game 6: Thunder at Nuggets | TBD*
- Game 7: Nuggets at Thunder | TBD*