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Thunder Flip the Script with Gritty Game 4 Win Over Nuggets

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
Sunday, Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals

The Thunder outlasted the Nuggets 92-87, tying the series 2-2 after shutting out Denver 12-0 in clutch time, a reversal from earlier games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 9 of his 25 points in the fourth, while OKC’s bench, led by Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins, sparked an 11-0 rally. Denver’s late miscues, including a five-second violation, proved costly.

Thunder Lock Down Jokic Again to Tie Series 2-2

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Sunday, Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals

Jokic endured his third consecutive poor shooting game, going 7-of-22 and missing key free throws late as OKC defeated Denver 92-87 to level the series.
OKC’s Isaiah Hartenstein anchored disciplined team defense to contain Jokic, who’s now shooting just 33.3% over his last three games. SGA closed out the game with clutch buckets, helping erase an 8-point deficit in the fourth.

Aaron Gordon’s Clutch Three Seals Game 1 Comeback Win

Aaron Gordon (Denver Nuggets)
May 6, 2025 (Game 1, Western Conference Semifinals)

Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning three-pointer with under four seconds left, capping a 14-point comeback as the Nuggets edged the Thunder 121–119 in Game 1 of their playoff series.
Gordon, who transformed his shooting game by training obsessively in a home gym, drained his second game-winner of the postseason. Jokic added 42 points and 22 rebounds, fueling Denver’s late 15–4 run.

Denver Fires Coach & GM, Rallies Behind Jokic to Eliminate Clippers in Game 7 Blowout

Denver Nuggets
May 2025

After firing coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth near season’s end, the Nuggets stormed back to defeat the Clippers 120-101 in Game 7, showcasing a deep team performance that echoed their 2023 championship run.
Despite Jokic’s quiet night (16 pts), Denver’s bench — led by Braun and Westbrook — overwhelmed LA, with six players scoring double digits. Westbrook hit 42% from 3, exploiting defensive gaps. The Nuggets now face the Thunder in Round 2.

Aaron Gordon’s Buzzer-Beater Dunk Saves Nuggets in Game 4 Thriller

Aaron Gordon (Denver Nuggets)
April 2025 (Game 4, Western Conference First Round)

Aaron Gordon delivered the first buzzer-beating, game-winning dunk in playoff history to lift the Nuggets over the Clippers 101-99, tying the series 2-2.
Gordon dunked Nikola Jokic’s last-second airball just before the buzzer, confirmed after a lengthy review; the Nuggets survived a 22-point blown lead to win at Intuit Dome.

Russell Westbrook Exits with Foot Injury, Michael Porter Jr. Battles Shoulder Pain in Nuggets’ Game 3 Loss

Russell Westbrook & Michael Porter Jr (Denver Nuggets)
April 2025 (Game 3, Western Conference Playoffs)

Russell Westbrook left Game 3 with left foot inflammation, while Michael Porter Jr. played through a Grade 2 shoulder sprain but struggled as Denver lost to the Clippers 117–83.
Westbrook hurt his foot during warmups and couldn’t continue. Porter Jr., severely limited, shot 2-of-9. Denver hit only 28% from three, falling behind 2-1 in the series.

Nuggets Owner Kroenke Explains Firing of Malone & Booth Amid Playoff Push

Michael Malone, Calvin Booth, Josh Kroenke (Denver Nuggets)
April 2025

Nuggets vice chairman Josh Kroenke fired head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth last week, citing internal dysfunction and a need to “rejuvenate” the team’s energy ahead of the playoffs—despite their recent success and 2023 championship.
Kroenke said long-standing disagreements between Malone and Booth created a toxic environment. He made the move after an eight-game win streak masked deeper issues. Ben Tenzer has been named interim GM as Denver begins its playoff run as the 4th seed.

Jokic Sparks Nuggets to Win After Shock Coaching Shake-Up

Nikola Jokic, David Adelman (Denver Nuggets)
April 10, 2025

Following the sudden firing of coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth, the Nuggets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 124-116 win over the Kings. Jokic recorded his 33rd triple-double of the season.
Interim coach David Adelman led Denver to a much-needed victory after ownership acted to jolt the team amid locker room frustrations and declining defensive effort. Adelman emphasized restoring trust and simplicity in communication. The win comes as Denver (48-32) pushes to avoid the play-in and recapture playoff form.

Nuggets Fire Coach Michael Malone, GM Calvin Booth Amid Late-Season Collapse

Michael Malone, Calvin Booth (Denver Nuggets)
April 9

The Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, days before the season ends. Lead assistant David Adelman will step in as interim coach. Malone, who coached Denver to its first NBA title in 2023, had led the team for 10 seasons.
Mounting losses (11-13 post-All-Star break), locker room tension, and a reported “cold war” between Malone and Booth contributed to the decision. Ownership cited “worrisome trends” and underachievement despite championship talent led by Nikola Jokic. Adelman, a long-time assistant, now guides the team into a turbulent playoff push.

Jamal Murray’s Hamstring Injury Clouds Nuggets’ Playoff Plans

Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)
April 2025

Jamal Murray missed his fifth straight game with a strained right hamstring, and coach Michael Malone says it’s no longer day-to-day, raising doubts over his playoff availability.
Malone clarified Murray is genuinely hurt, not being rested, and the uncertainty is growing. With the Nuggets sliding to fourth place, they need other players, including veteran Russell Westbrook, to step up amid Murray’s absence.

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