As for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? They scoff at the notion of fatigue playing a factor in back-to-back blown leads to the Thunder.

The regular-season whistle disappears as the referees allow the players to decide the outcome of high-stakes games. That was best exemplified in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 92-87 Game 4 win over the Denver Nuggets.

Oklahoma City had its back against the wall on Sunday afternoon, but managed to come away with a win after a solid showing down the stretch.