Sat May 10 08:13:49 UTC 2025: ## Nuggets Steal Game 3 From Thunder, Take 2-1 Series Lead

**Denver, CO** – The Denver Nuggets rallied from a Game 2 loss to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in overtime Friday night, seizing a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round playoff series. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 27 points, while Aaron Gordon added 22, including a crucial game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation. Michael Porter Jr. contributed 21 points, hitting 5 of 6 three-point attempts. Despite a subpar shooting night (8-for-25), Nikola Jokic still managed 20 points and 16 rebounds.

The Thunder, led by Jalen Williams’ 32 points, kept the game close throughout. Chet Holmgren (18 points, 16 rebounds) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (18 points, 13 rebounds) also had strong performances, but Oklahoma City struggled in overtime, shooting 1-for-7 from the field. The Nuggets’ playoff experience proved decisive in the extra period.

“We’ve been in this situation before, we stayed poised,” said Porter. Nuggets coach David Adelman emphasized the team’s reliance on past playoff experience in securing the victory. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged the challenge but expressed confidence in his team’s ability to bounce back.

Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday in Denver.

## Cavaliers Even Series Against Pacers with Game 3 Win

**Indianapolis, IN** – Donovan Mitchell exploded for 43 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 126-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The win cuts Indiana’s series lead to 2-1. Mitchell’s performance included a significant improvement from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 13 three-pointers after a poor showing in previous games.

Strong contributions from Max Strus (20 points), Jarrett Allen (19 points, 12 rebounds), and Evan Mobley (18 points, 13 rebounds) in his return from injury also powered the Cavaliers’ comeback. Cleveland dominated the rebounding battle, 56-37, including a significant advantage on the offensive glass.

The Pacers received 23 points from Bennedict Mathurin off the bench, but star player Tyrese Haliburton was held to just four points on poor shooting.

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson highlighted the team’s “fortitude” in securing the victory after being down 2-0 in the series. Game 4 is set for Sunday in Indianapolis.

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