The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied at 2-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series after a closely contested Game 4, which the Thunder won 92-87. The game was characterized by poor shooting from both teams, with the Nuggets shooting just 25-for-80 from the field and 11-for-45 on three-pointers, while the Thunder shot 31-for-87 and 10-for-41 on three-pointers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, and played a key role in their late rally. Nikola Jokić scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Nuggets but struggled offensively, shooting 7-for-22. Denver's bench was limited, contributing only six points compared to Oklahoma City’s bench, which scored 36 points and outscored Denver’s reserves significantly. Despite Jokić's offensive inefficiency, role players like Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, and Christian Porter stepped up, with Murray scoring 17 points and Porter scoring 21 despite a shoulder injury. The series now moves to Oklahoma City for Game 5, with the winner having a high probability of advancing to the conference finals. The Nuggets, despite their injuries and difficulties, have shown resilience and strategic adaptation, making this a compelling playoff matchup.