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Thunder Take Control in Game 4 Thriller

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 36 as Oklahoma City takes a 3-1 lead over the Nuggets behind a massive fourth quarter run at Paycom Center.

JWJason Whitlock
May 13, 2025 · 6 min read
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LIVEQ4 2:36
DEN102
OKC118

OKC leads series 3-1

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Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOKC · Guard

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3STL

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Game 4 · OKC Leads 3-1

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PointsL. Doncic33.9DAL
ReboundsD. Sabonis12.4SAC
AssistsN. Jokic9.8DEN
StealsS. Gilgeous-Alexander2.1OKC
BlocksV. Wembanyama3.6SAS
3P%S. Curry43.7%GSW
PERN. Jokic32.1DEN

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