It just feels a little clunky right now,” MPJ said of his usually picturesque jump shot. “A little off with that guide hand.”

THE OTHER SIDE: What Thunder's Lu Dort said of his foul that caused Ja Morant injury in Memphis Grizzlies playoff game “I was just really wrapping my arms around him,” Bane said.

MEMPHIS — Grizzlies star Ja Morant has officially been ruled out of Saturday’s Game 4 of his team’s first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a hip injury, forcing Memphis ...

Denver’s Nikola Jokic, who had 42 and 22 in Game 1, was limited to 17 points and 8 rebounds before fouling out in the third quarter. Russell Westbrook led Denver with 19 points, but was booed by the OKC crowd and picked up a technical early in the game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their second-round matchup. Tuesday’s contest is a crucial one for both teams with the series being tied at 2-2 as both squads will look to pick up a victory to take command of the series.