Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 5: INSANE Final Minutes Leave Fans Breathless
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The final minutes of Game 5 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder were nothing short of heart-stopping, chaotic, and utterly unforgettable. With the series tied 2-2, both teams fought like their seasons depended on it—because they did.
The Stage: A Do-or-Die Battle
Before the madness, the context:
Series tied 2-2 – Winner takes control; loser faces elimination.
Jokić vs. Shai – The MVP vs. the MVP candidate in a duel for the ages.
Thunder’s youth vs. Nuggets’ experience – Could OKC’s fearless roster outlast Denver’s championship poise?
Then, with under three minutes left, all hell broke loose.
The Final 3 Minutes: A Play-by-Play Nightmare (Or Masterpiece?)
1. Jokić’s Cold-Blooded Three (2:47 left – Nuggets up 98-97)
After a brutal scoring drought, Nikola Jokić silenced the OKC crowd with a step-back three over Chet Holmgren.
The shot: Contested, off-balance, pure Jokić magic.