Jokić played the entire second half as Denver rode it stars. But fatigue was evident as OKC rallied for the pivotal Game 5 win.

For those who keep track of such things, the Nuggets shot 9-for-44 from the field and 1-for-25 from 3 in the first and fourth quarters.

Game 5 was set to be a decisive contest in the second-round series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, with the winner taking the 3-2 series l

In the best playoff game of his career, Williams almost carried the Thunder to an important win. He totaled 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting, five assists and three rebounds. He shot 3-of-7 from 3 and went 7-of-8 on free throws.

The Denver Nuggets bounced back in Game 3 with a much-needed win over the Oklahoma City Thunder after two straight losses. Following the game, Nikola Jokic offered a blunt self-assessment, showcasing the high standards he holds himself to.

Aaron Gordon might be the gold standard of the "struggling leading man to role player" transformation right now. After never finding his place in Orlando, he has become Mr. Nugget in Denver by giving up the on-ball portion of his offensive game,