Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half to beat the Denver Nuggets 112-105 and go up 3-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series.

With the series tied at two apiece, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets squared off for a Game 5 battle in Oklahoma City. It was another competitive ba

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Thunder beat the Nuggets, 112-105, on Tuesday night to go up 3-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series. Oklahoma City overcame a 44-point, 15-rebound night from Denver’s Nikola Jokic. The Thunder can clinch the series on Thursday in Denver.

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During his time suiting up for the Sonics, Johnson wore only jersey No. 27 and put up 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.

The Nuggets are on the brink of elimination after a 12-point lead in the second half disappeared in Oklahoma City.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a golden opportunity in front of them. They have to go take it, starting with Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets.