Thunder vs Denver Game Update
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Thunder vs Denver Game Update
Thunder vs Denver Game Update: Thunder One Win Away from Western Conference Finals After Game 5 Victory Over Nuggets in Oklahoma.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of advancing to the Western Conference Finals after a hard-fought 112-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. The win gives OKC a 3-2 lead in the second-round series, with Game 6 set for Thursday in Denver. Players and Stats
The Thunder, who finished the regular season with an impressive 68-14 record, have been dominant in the postseason behind the MVP-caliber play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game during the series, going head-to-head with Denver’s superstar Nikola Jokić, who has been equally impactful with 29.6 points, 10.2 assists, and 12.7 rebounds per game.
Statistical Edge: Oklahoma City
Despite Denver’s elite regular season finish at 50-32, the numbers are trending in Oklahoma City’s favor in several key areas:
| Stat | Thunder | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 121 (3rd) | 121 (3rd) |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 (11th) | 45.7 (4th) |
| Field Goal % | 48.2% (6th) | 50.6% (1st) |
| Free Throw % | 81.9% (1st) | 77% (23rd) |
| 3-Point % | 37.4% (6th) | 37.6% (5th) |
| Assists Per Game | 26.9 (12th) | 31 (1st) |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11 (1st) | 13.5 (17th) |
| Assist/Turnover Ratio | 2.4 (1st) | 2.3 (3rd) |
| Blocks Per Game | 5.7 (2nd) | 4.9 (15th) |
| Steals Per Game | 10.3 (1st) | 8.0 (17th) |
All Players. OKC’s combination of scoring efficiency, disciplined ball control, and aggressive defense has been the key difference. The Thunder lead the league in steals, blocks, and turnover ratio, showcasing their ability to create opportunities on both ends of the court.
Game Recap: A See-Saw Series
The series has been a rollercoaster, with each team trading blows:
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Game 1 (May 5) – Nuggets win a close one, 121-119
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Game 2 (May 7) – Thunder dominate at home, 149-106
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Game 3 (May 9, OT) – Nuggets hold off Thunder, 113-104
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Game 4 (May 11) – OKC grinds out a defensive win, 92-87
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Game 5 (May 13) – Thunder take control with 112-105 victory
Betting Odds & Public Sentiment
Oklahoma vs Denver
Heading into Game 6, BetMGM has the Thunder favored by 5.5 points with an over/under set at 218.5. The public, however, is leaning toward the Nuggets:
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Money Line Bets: 58% on Denver, 42% on OKC
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Point Spread: 64% backing Denver to cover +5.5
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Total Points: A massive 96% expect the over
The implied final score by bookmakers sits at OKC 112, DEN 106.5.
Injury Updates
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Oklahoma City: Nikola Topić remains out with an ACL injury.
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Denver: Hunter Tyson (ankle) and DaRon Holmes II (Achilles) are sidelined.
What’s Next? Oklahoma vs Denver
Game 6 tips off Thursday at 7:30 PM CDT on ESPN in Denver. If the Thunder win, they’ll secure their spot in the Western Conference Finals. A Nuggets win forces a decisive Game 7 on May 18.
With momentum swinging back toward OKC, all eyes are on whether Gilgeous-Alexander and his supporting cast can close the door — or if Jokić can engineer another Denver comeback. More Sports News
