In Los Angeles, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 92-87, tying their NBA Western Conference semi-final series at 2-2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 25 points. Despite both teams struggling offensively, Oklahoma City's defense held strong in the fourth quarter. Nikola Jokic scored 27 points for Denver. The Thunder bench outscored the Nuggets' bench 35-8, which Nuggets coach David Adelman noted as a key difference. Game five will be hosted by the Thunder on Tuesday. In the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers were set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers with the Pacers leading the series 2-1.
