The Denver Nuggets closed up their season long road trip clinging to hope that they can still make the postseason. In their way stood the Oklahoma City Thunder, a division opponent which carried crucial tie-breaking implications for the Nuggets. The two teams played a back and forth affair that would go into overtime with Denver getting big contributions from Paul Millsap and Nikola Jokic and the Thunder got their usual big performance from Russell Westbrook. The Nuggets played with desperation down the stretch and rode their starters. Despite some questionable calls, Denver ultimately rose victorious, beating their divisional foe in an must win game.
Recap: Denver Nuggets steal a 126-125 win from the Oklahoma City Thunder, breath life into playoff hopes
