Sun May 11 21:10:00 UTC 2025: **Nuggets Hold Slim Series Lead Despite Thunder Dominance Heading into Game 4**
DENVER, CO – The Denver Nuggets hold a surprising 2-1 lead over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder heading into Game 4 of their Western Conference Semifinals series on Sunday. Despite being outscored by a combined 32 points over the first three games, the Nuggets have capitalized on close contests, snatching a road victory in Game 1 and winning Game 3 in overtime. The Thunder, who boasted a league-best 68 regular season wins, crushed the Nuggets by 43 points in Game 2.
Despite the Thunder’s regular season dominance and being favored to win Game 4 (-6.5 point spread), analysts point to the Nuggets’ success in tight games as a key factor. The Thunder’s limited experience in close contests (only 24 clutch games all season) could be a disadvantage against a team accustomed to high-pressure situations. However, Oklahoma City’s improved rebounding and shooting (following deficiencies in Games 1 and 3) suggest a potential turnaround. While Denver holds a home-court advantage, the Thunder’s superior road record (+10.5 net rating vs. Denver’s +5.4) suggests a comfortable Thunder victory in Game 4 is likely. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC, also available via live stream on fuboTV.
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