The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied at 2-2 in their Western Conference semifinals series after a closely contested Game 4, where the Thunder edged out the Nuggets 92-87. Oklahoma City overcame a poor offensive start, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the comeback with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, especially in the fourth quarter. The Nuggets struggled offensively, shooting 25-for-80 from the field and 11-for-45 on three-pointers, with Nikola Jokić enduring his third consecutive inefficient game, shooting 7-for-22. Denver's role players stepped up, notably Jamal Murray with 17 points and Christian Braun with 17, including a critical three-pointer in overtime. The game was marked by poor shooting early, with the teams combining for the fewest points in a first quarter in NBA playoff history (25 points). Oklahoma City's bench outperformed Denver’s reserves significantly, contributing 36 points and providing crucial defense, which was pivotal in the Thunder's ability to rally after falling behind in the third quarter. The series now moves to Game 5 in Oklahoma City, where the winner will have a 81.3% chance of advancing, scheduled for Tuesday night. Both teams faced short rest, but Oklahoma City's depth and resilience, especially from Gilgeous-Alexander and bench players like Wiggins, Wallace, and Caruso, proved decisive in this tense matchup.