In one of the best games so far in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 113-104 Game 3 overtime victory on Friday to take a 2-1 series lead. Oklahoma City was in front for most of the game,

After a blowout of historic proportions by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets regained their composure and their form Friday in a 113-104 overtime victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. Denver rallied from a 56-51 halftime deficit, and Aaron Gordon hit a 3-pointer with 26.7 seconds remaining to tie the game at 102.

Cleveland got Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and DeAndre Hunter back for Friday's Game 3, and while the depth was needed, it was the team's superstar, Donovan Mitchell, who took over the contest. Mitchell produced 33 points in the Cavs' victory in which all five starters found their way into double figures.