PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to Denver's Ball Arena for Game 3 of their Western Conference Semifinal series on Friday, May 9 at 10 p.m. ET. After dropping Game 1, Oklahoma City dominated Game 2 with a stunning 43-point victory, showcasing their league-leading defense against shots attacking the rim and their top-ranked low turnover rate. The Thunder, who boast the NBA's best record at 68-14, forced 20 turnovers in Game 2 while shooting an impressive 56.2% from the field and 44.4% from three-point range. ShotQuality data highlights OKC's defensive prowess, ranking first in forcing turnovers and second in limiting quality three-point opportunities for opponents. The defending champion Nuggets will look to bounce back at home, where they've won 14 of their last 19 playoff games and hold a 26-15 regular season record. Denver's offense thrives on their top-ranked passing and third-ranked efficiency at attacking the rim, both ShotQuality strengths that could resurface in the friendly confines of Ball Arena. Nikola Jokic, who averaged 15.8 rebounds in four regular-season matchups against the Thunder and grabbed 22 boards in Game 1, will aim to dominate the glass against an Oklahoma City team that allows few shots at the rim. With the series tied 1-1, this pivotal Game 3 matchup could establish momentum for either the top-seeded Thunder or the fourth-seeded Nuggets in what has already been an emotionally charged series.