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NBA: Thunder beat Nuggets to tie series; Pacers take commanding 3-1 lead over Cavs

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The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 92-87 victory over the Denver Nuggets in a Game 4 win on Sunday, to tie the Western Conference series 2-2.

After falling behind 69-63 after three quarters, the Thunder outscored the Nuggets 29-18 in the fourth, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading Oklahoma City with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. Nikola Jokić led Denver with 27 points and 13 rebounds, with Christian Braun and Jamal Murray each scoring 17 points, and Aaron Gordon scored 15.

Game 5 is set for Tuesday back in Oklahoma City.

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The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-109 on Sunday in Indianapolis, to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Pacers tied an NBA playoff record by taking a 41-point halftime lead. Pascal Siakam scored 21 points, with Myles Turner and Obi Toppin each scoring 20.

The Pacers and Cavaliers meet again Tuesday in Cleveland for Game 5.

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