When the Nuggets lose like this, they marvel at Nikola Jokic, explain they are frustrated and then nothing changes.

The Thunder overcame another mind-blowing performance by Nikola Jokic, outscoring the Nuggets 34-19 in the fourth quarter and taking a 3-2 series lead in a thrilling 112-105 home win. The Joker

Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP center for the Denver Nuggets, has struggled for much of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After he had 42 points and 22 rebounds in a Game 1 win, he shot under 40% in each of the next three games.

The Nuggets are on the brink of elimination after a 12-point lead in the second half disappeared in Oklahoma City.

The Denver Nuggets once again failed to maintain their grip on the series. Despite Nikola Jokic delivering another stellar performance and helping the team secure a lead in the first half, the Oklahoma City Thunder mounted a powerful comeback in the second half in Game 4.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played like an MVP when he needed to with 25 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals, while Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Alex Caruso provided important sparks off the bench. In fact, SGA was the only Thunder starter to score more than 10, but they still had enough in large part because of their defensive effort.