Now this was finally a role Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into, even if it cost him one. Playing meaningful extended minutes for first time in the series, the Denver Nuggets guard provided a spark off the bench as he scored all 15 of his points in the second half Thursday night.

Denver trailed 87-56 at halftime after allowing the most points ever scored in a half of playoff basketball. The Thunder finished the night 56% from the field and 44% from 3-point range. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 34 points on 11-of-13 shooting.