Ice and fire are both in the sky! The Nuggets Tianwang Mountain lost regret, and the players scores were released after the game. Who should "pay" for the loss?

In this battle of Tianwang Mountain on May 14, 2025, the Nuggets lost to the Thunder 105-112, falling behind 2-3 in a big score, and the series was in a desperate situation. After the game, based on the players' performance in this game, the scores were also released, and the players' performance was fully demonstrated.

1. Nikola Jokic: 8 points

Jokic scored 44 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in the whole game, and still showed strong dominance on the offensive end. Facing the Thunder's pincer attack and defense replacement, his scoring difficulty increased significantly, but he still relied on his own strength to tear open the opponent's defense line again and again. However, the Thunder managed to limit his passes, with only five assists throughout the game, which paralyzed the Nuggets' team offense. After exhausted physical energy in the last quarter, his efficiency declined, affecting the team's pace of chasing points. Despite this, Jokic's personal ability is still the Nuggets' biggest reliance, and his rating is well deserved to be at a high level.

2. Jamal Murray: 6 points

Murray played for 41 minutes in this game and made some contributions on the offensive end, but the key ball handling was disappointing. His three-point shooting performance throughout the game was sluggish, and he made many shots outside the three-point line, making only 3 of 13 shots, which was a huge blow to the team's outside offense. When the team needed him the most, he failed to stand up and missed key shots continuously, causing the team to miss the opportunity to catch up with points. He did not play a good restrictive role on the defensive end, and Thunder players can find the right offensive opportunity when facing his defense. Overall, Murray's performance in this game did not meet the team's expectations for him, and the rating can only be given to a medium level.

3, Michael Porter Jr.: 3 points

Potter's performance was a disaster, with 0 of 5 three-pointers in the game and only 2 points were scored. On the offensive end, he completely lost his sight, and his outside shooting was like a black hole in the Nuggets. On the defensive end, he has been targeted by the Thunder repeatedly, becoming a breakthrough for opponents to break through and score. The plus or negative value is -6, and his contribution to the team on the court is almost negative. The outside shooting percentage has been only 26% so far in the series. His continued sluggish state has made him a major factor in the team's loss, and the score can only be given an extremely low score.

4, Aaron Gordon: 7 points

Gordon scored 13 points and 5 rebounds in this game, performed well in rebounding and protected the inside for the team. On the offensive end, he is highly efficient, scored strongly in the inside many times, and also hit a key three-pointer. But his shooting percentage was poor, 6 of 13 shots, which affected his overall score. The coach did not fully utilize his advantages in tactical arrangements, which also restricted his role on the court. However, Gordon still received a good rating for his positive performance on both offense and defense.

5. Russell Westbrook: 2 points

appeared as a substitute, Westbrook made 1 of 7 shots in the game, 0 of 3 three-pointers, and scored only 4 points. On the offensive end, he frequently made a fuss and was unable to provide effective scoring support for the team. He also lost his position on the defensive end, and the Thunder substitute scored on his defense many times. His performance in the critical round was even worse, and he did not have any positive impact on the team. He did not play the role that an experienced player should have, and his score was one of the lowest in the team.

The defeat in this battle of Tianwang Mountain exposed many problems of the Nuggets. It can also be seen from the player rating that the team needs to make adjustments in subsequent games to improve the player's condition and tactical execution, otherwise the Nuggets will face greater difficulties in the next G6 away game.