It was a back-to-back matchup between Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nagets in Game 5.
The Nugets looked as they were the major teams throughout the game, but the Thunder was capable of a major fourth quarter.
Denver led the first three quarters, but they were tired and thunder closed it.
In the last 12 minutes of the game, Oklahoma City dropped Denver out 34–19.
This will be enough for OKC to take the lead with 3:333 left in the fourth and never turn back-at the same time win the game 5 with a score of 112–105.
Luguints Dort and Shai Gilgus-Alexander of Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after a play.
Shai Gilgeous-Aexander led Thunder in scoring with 31 points and Lu Dort was able to take a big step for Oklahoma City in the fourth quarter.
He was able to score nine points in the last 12 minutes and helped them pursue them for the lead.
Loo in 4:
9 PTS
3/4 3p
stepped up. pic.twitter.com/x64zhtuyld
– Thunder Muse (@Thundermuse_) May 14, 2025
The Dort Thunder Win Game 5 was not the only player to help because there were six separate thunder players who were able to score more than 10 points in the game.
Gilgus-Alexander spoke with reporter Stephanie after the game and the MVP candidate ensured shouting his colleagues.
"You are only good as your weakest link and all our 10 people are ready to go on stage," SGA said after the game.
"You are only good as your weakest link and all our 10 people are ready to talk on stage"
Sga cut it @Stephanieredy Win 5 after an important game 🙌 pic.twitter.com/lqymikra87
– NBA on TNT (@NBAONT) May 14, 2025
Fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokik and Nagets team partner Jamal Murray had a big game, with 72 of Denver’s 105 total points for 72.
The loss of Jokik, Murray and Nagets Game 5 puts them in a winning scenario as the series score is now 3-2.
Now for the Thunder, they will look to maintain their speed and travel to Danver for Game 6 as Nuggets and Thunder for their third straightforward victory.
The next matching of the series that can determine the series in a game will be on Thursday. 15 May.