As he looks to earn his fourth MVP award, Jokic has averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. Jokic stands at top three in the league in each of those statistical categories. Related: Steve Kerr Reveals Unfortunate Jimmy Butler Feeling Amid Playoff Deficit

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

Hartenstein is OKC’s best bet at going chest to chest, bicep for bicep. At leveling Jokic from a floored position like two bulls locking horns. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Holmgren, one of the league’s most promising rim ...

Sometimes in an Oklahoma City Thunder frontcourt heavily dominated by Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, its big man off the bench is forgotten. Initially in

The conference semifinals series between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder features intense matchups. After the Thunder’s victory in Game 4, the series is now tied at 2-2. Meanwhile, some surprising insights about Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have emerged.

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.