Thunderbolt! OKC Stuns Nuggets, Takes 3-2 Series Lead

Oklahoma City Thunder Stuns Denver Nuggets in Game 5 Thriller The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a stunning upset against the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals series, winning 111-108 and taking a 3-2 series lead. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Denver's Nikola Jokic putting up an incredible 44 points. However, the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams proved to be the difference makers in the final minutes. "It was a total team effort," said a jubilant Gilgeous-Alexander after the game. "We fought hard and executed when it mattered most." Williams added, "We knew we had to stay focused and play our game. We're not done yet." The series now shifts back to Denver for Game 6 on Thursday, with the Nuggets fighting to stay alive. The Thunder, meanwhile, will be looking to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016.