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**Summary:**

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 92-87 in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series, evening the series at 2-2. The Thunder’s superior depth and fresher legs proved to be the decisive factor, particularly in the fourth quarter when their role players stepped up to lead an 11-0 run. The Nuggets, who rely heavily on their starting lineup, struggled when their starters rested, and their bench was significantly outplayed. The Thunder’s ability to rotate fresh defenders on Denver’s stars, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, ultimately wore the Nuggets down. Denver’s coach acknowledges the need to find ways to get more production from his bench to keep his starters fresh.

**News Article:**

**Thunder’s Depth Overwhelms Nuggets in Game 4, Series Tied**

**DENVER, CO -** The Oklahoma City Thunder evened their second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets at 2-2 with a 92-87 victory on Sunday night. The Thunder’s superior depth proved to be the difference-maker as they outlasted the Nuggets in a physical and tightly contested game.

After the Nuggets took a 71-63 lead early in the fourth quarter, the Thunder responded with an 11-0 run fueled by their role players. Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins sparked the surge with crucial 3-pointers, showcasing the Thunder’s ability to get contributions from across their roster.

Wallace, Wiggins, and Alex Caruso all scored in double figures for Oklahoma City, while the Thunder’s star trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren struggled from beyond the arc.

The Nuggets, in contrast, relied heavily on their starting lineup. While Denver’s starters outscored the Thunder’s when on the floor together, the team struggled mightily when any of them rested. The Nuggets’ bench was outscored by a significant margin, highlighting their lack of depth.

“It kind of was a role player game,” Nuggets interim coach David Adelman said.

The Thunder’s depth also allowed them to keep fresh defenders on Denver’s star players, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, tiring them out as the game progressed. The Nuggets simply lacked the same luxury.

“We made a very intentional effort to use our depth today and get everybody going,” OKC coach Mark Daigneault said.

Adelman acknowledged the need to find ways to get more production from his bench to relieve the burden on his starters. “We just have to get more from more people. And I have to maybe play more than eight guys,” he said.

With the series now tied, the Thunder have seized home-court advantage. The Nuggets will need to find solutions to their depth issues if they hope to regain control of the series and advance.

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