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

Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) following the overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three of the second round for

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo rounds out the MVP finalists after averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists this season. NBA reporter Tim Bontemps' final MVP straw poll and awards ballot reveal that while it's a tight race, Gilgeous-Alexander held a slight lead at the end of the regular season.

The Denver Nuggets took control of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, capturing a 113-104 overtime home win to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven set.

Will the Indiana Pacers clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night? Indy is one of four teams playing a crucial Game 5 matchup in the NBA p