In Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in overtime, taking a 2-1 series lead. Despite off nights for MVP candidates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, role players like Aaron Gordon, who scored 17 points, and Jamal Murray, who led with 27 points, stepped up crucially. The Thunder struggled offensively, shooting just 38.5% overall and 25.7% from three, with Jalen Williams being the standout performer with 32 points, but they must improve execution in Game 4 to avoid a deeper deficit.
