It’s Game 4 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder in their second-round playoff series on Sunday afternoon. The top-seeded Thunder have outscored the Nuggets by 32 points through three games. Yet the Nuggets have a 2-1 series lead.
Denver has won the close games in this series, and made a furious comeback late in Game 1 to steal a game on the road. The Thunder won Game 2 by 43 points, but the Nuggets then won in overtime in Game 3 on Friday to re-take the series lead.
The Thunder, who won an NBA-best 68 games in the regular season, are still favored to win the series and Game 4.
Nuggets vs. Thunder: Game 4 info
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | Date: Sunday, May 11
Location: Ball Arena — Denver
TV channel: ABC | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)
Odds (via bet365): Thunder -6.5, O/U 228
Nuggets vs. Thunder: Game 4 best bet
The game script in Games 1 and 3 favored the Nuggets. When these things are tight and close, they have an advantage. The Thunder played only 24 clutch games all year. Most of their games aren’t close. While that does put them at a disadvantage late against a proven champion, it’s also worth remembering… they didn’t play close games because they blew everyone out. They were in a position to play a close Game 1 because they were out-rebounded by 20. They’ve solved that issue in Games 2 and 3. They were in a position to play a close Game 3 because they shot 25.7% on 3s. As the Celtics showed us in Game 3 of their series, that happening again is not reliable. As good as Denver is at home, their +5.4 net rating in their own building pales in comparison to Oklahoma City’s +10.5 net rating on the road. Assume a fairly standard game between these two teams and the Thunder win comfortably. I’m taking the bounce back here. The Pick: Thunder -6.5
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson says extension talks have stalled: ‘No discussion and evident lack of interest’
Another week, another exchange of accusations between the Bengals and Trey Hendrickson.In what has become a regular occurrence as the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year seeks an extension of his current contract that expires this offseason, Hendrickson issued a statement to ESPN expressing his latest displeasure at the Bengals’ level of communication and willingness to negotiate.AdvertisementThis comes after two appearances on the “Pat McAfee Show” this offseason were filled with frustration directed toward the team as the two sides discuss his contract.“No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft,” Hendrickson said in the statement. “The offers prior to the draft did not reflect the vision we shared and were promised last offseason if I continued to play at a high level. Coaches are aware of these past conversations. Rather than using collaboration to […]
Need a weird NHL superstition? We can help you
Red Light newsletter 🏒 | This is The Athletic’s hockey newsletter. Sign up here to receive Red Light directly in your inbox. Good morning to everyone except people who have strong feelings about whether it’s “offside” or “offsides” and get weird about it. I’m honestly still a little disoriented from the absolutely wild end of Saturday’s Oilers/Knights game, but let’s try to get organized.While You Were Sleeping (Sam Hodde / Getty Images)Dallas Stars alive and kickingThe Stars and Jets opened the action yesterday with an afternoon tilt, and it was a back-and-forth contest until things got weird in the third. The Stars scored three unanswered to earn the win, but it’s the goal that held up as the winner that we’ll be talking about for the next few days. THE STARS HAVE A GOOD GOAL TO START THE THIRD ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/oZcBGascdx […]
Muskelprotz geht k.o. – Wrestling-Anfall in der Fußball-Kabine
Wir haben personalisierte Videos für dich! Um mit Inhalten von Drittanbietern zu interagieren oder diese darzustellen, brauchen wir deine Zustimmung. externen Inhalt aktivieren Um eingebettete Inhalte anzuzeigen, ist Ihre jederzeit widerrufliche Einwilligung (über den Schalter oder über " Widerruf Tracking und Cookies " am Seitenende) zur Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten nötig. Dabei können Daten in Drittländer wie die USA übermittelt werden (Art. 49 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO). Mit dem Aktivieren des Inhalts stimmen Sie zu. Weitere Infos finden Sie hier.
2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Hansen Yang, C, Qingdao
For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.Hansen Yang, C, QingdaoHeight: 7-1 • Weight: 250 • Age: 19Summary: Yang is a massive Chinese 7-footer who scores with old-school craft, passes well, and cleans the glass. But how much his slow feet and lack of shooting range can be improved will determine whether he can stick in the pros.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementComparisons: Nikola VucevicStrengthsPost scoring: Yang has a deep bag in the post with smooth footwork, primary moves, and the feel to make counters. When he establishes deep post positioning he’s hard to stop inside. This knack for scoring near the rim also translates to hitting layups off cuts and rolls.Passing: Great passing vision for a big man. He makes quick decisions and generally delivers accurate passes. His Chinese team would even run […]
Hattrick in 4 (!) Minuten – Ex-Bundesliga-Flop pulverisiert Spanien-Torrekord
Wir haben personalisierte Videos für dich! Um mit Inhalten von Drittanbietern zu interagieren oder diese darzustellen, brauchen wir deine Zustimmung. externen Inhalt aktivieren Um eingebettete Inhalte anzuzeigen, ist Ihre jederzeit widerrufliche Einwilligung (über den Schalter oder über " Widerruf Tracking und Cookies " am Seitenende) zur Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten nötig. Dabei können Daten in Drittländer wie die USA übermittelt werden (Art. 49 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO). Mit dem Aktivieren des Inhalts stimmen Sie zu. Weitere Infos finden Sie hier.
2025 PGA Championship Field: Full list of 156 golfers at Quail Hollow
<!--> The 2025 PGA Championship returns to Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.The second major of the year will see 156 golfers tee up, including 29 major champions, 14 past PGA winners, three World Golf Hall of Famers, and 20 PGA of America club professionals who earned their spot via the PGA Professional Championship.-->Below is the current field list:2025 PGA Championship FieldBryson DeChambeau's Winning Round at LIV Golf Korea ADVERTISEMENT <!-->PGA Championship Alternates --> recommended Get more from PGA Tour Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Related
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson says extension talks have stalled: ‘No discussion and evident lack of interest’
Another week, another exchange of accusations between the Bengals and Trey Hendrickson.In what has become a regular occurrence as the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year seeks an extension of his current contract that expires this offseason, Hendrickson issued a statement to ESPN expressing his latest displeasure at the Bengals’ level of communication and willingness to negotiate.AdvertisementThis comes after two appearances on the “Pat McAfee Show” this offseason were filled with frustration directed toward the team as the two sides discuss his contract.“No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft,” Hendrickson said in the statement. “The offers prior to the draft did not reflect the vision we shared and were promised last offseason if I continued to play at a high level. Coaches are aware of these past conversations. Rather than using collaboration to […]
Need a weird NHL superstition? We can help you
Red Light newsletter 🏒 | This is The Athletic’s hockey newsletter. Sign up here to receive Red Light directly in your inbox. Good morning to everyone except people who have strong feelings about whether it’s “offside” or “offsides” and get weird about it. I’m honestly still a little disoriented from the absolutely wild end of Saturday’s Oilers/Knights game, but let’s try to get organized.While You Were Sleeping (Sam Hodde / Getty Images)Dallas Stars alive and kickingThe Stars and Jets opened the action yesterday with an afternoon tilt, and it was a back-and-forth contest until things got weird in the third. The Stars scored three unanswered to earn the win, but it’s the goal that held up as the winner that we’ll be talking about for the next few days. THE STARS HAVE A GOOD GOAL TO START THE THIRD ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/oZcBGascdx […]
2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Hansen Yang, C, Qingdao
For a two-round mock draft and a big board with full scouting reports, check out my NBA Draft Guide.Hansen Yang, C, QingdaoHeight: 7-1 • Weight: 250 • Age: 19Summary: Yang is a massive Chinese 7-footer who scores with old-school craft, passes well, and cleans the glass. But how much his slow feet and lack of shooting range can be improved will determine whether he can stick in the pros.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementComparisons: Nikola VucevicStrengthsPost scoring: Yang has a deep bag in the post with smooth footwork, primary moves, and the feel to make counters. When he establishes deep post positioning he’s hard to stop inside. This knack for scoring near the rim also translates to hitting layups off cuts and rolls.Passing: Great passing vision for a big man. He makes quick decisions and generally delivers accurate passes. His Chinese team would even run […]
Muskelprotz geht k.o. – Wrestling-Anfall in der Fußball-Kabine
Wir haben personalisierte Videos für dich! Um mit Inhalten von Drittanbietern zu interagieren oder diese darzustellen, brauchen wir deine Zustimmung. externen Inhalt aktivieren Um eingebettete Inhalte anzuzeigen, ist Ihre jederzeit widerrufliche Einwilligung (über den Schalter oder über " Widerruf Tracking und Cookies " am Seitenende) zur Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten nötig. Dabei können Daten in Drittländer wie die USA übermittelt werden (Art. 49 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO). Mit dem Aktivieren des Inhalts stimmen Sie zu. Weitere Infos finden Sie hier.
Hattrick in 4 (!) Minuten – Ex-Bundesliga-Flop pulverisiert Spanien-Torrekord
Wir haben personalisierte Videos für dich! Um mit Inhalten von Drittanbietern zu interagieren oder diese darzustellen, brauchen wir deine Zustimmung. externen Inhalt aktivieren Um eingebettete Inhalte anzuzeigen, ist Ihre jederzeit widerrufliche Einwilligung (über den Schalter oder über " Widerruf Tracking und Cookies " am Seitenende) zur Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten nötig. Dabei können Daten in Drittländer wie die USA übermittelt werden (Art. 49 Abs. 1 lit. a DSGVO). Mit dem Aktivieren des Inhalts stimmen Sie zu. Weitere Infos finden Sie hier.
2025 PGA Championship Field: Full list of 156 golfers at Quail Hollow
<!--> The 2025 PGA Championship returns to Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.The second major of the year will see 156 golfers tee up, including 29 major champions, 14 past PGA winners, three World Golf Hall of Famers, and 20 PGA of America club professionals who earned their spot via the PGA Professional Championship.-->Below is the current field list:2025 PGA Championship FieldBryson DeChambeau's Winning Round at LIV Golf Korea ADVERTISEMENT <!-->PGA Championship Alternates --> recommended Get more from PGA Tour Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Be the first to leave a comment