Jamal Murray steps up in Game 3 to give Nuggets 2-1 lead in series vs. Thunder

Published: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 5:34 am

**Nuggets Take 2-1 Lead Over Thunder in Thrilling Overtime Victory**

The Denver Nuggets, fueled by a clutch performance from Jamal Murray and a strong showing from Michael Porter Jr., edged out the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in a nail-biting overtime victory Friday night, taking a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series. The final score was 113-104.

Murray led the charge with 27 points, while Porter Jr. bounced back from a tough Game 2 with 21 crucial points. Nikola Jokic, despite a challenging shooting night (8-25 from the field), contributed 20 points and 16 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon added 22 points for the Nuggets. Denver's experience and ability to close out games proved vital, as they went on an 11-2 run in overtime after a tight regulation that ended tied at 102.

The Thunder, led by Jalen Williams' impressive 32 points, fought hard. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a key MVP contender, struggled, scoring only 18 points on a poor shooting night. Chet Holmgren added 18 points for OKC.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Nuggets trailing by three points after the third quarter. Both teams had chances to win in regulation, with both Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic missing potential game-winning shots in the final seconds. Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday at Ball Arena.

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