Thunder advance, Nuggets close in, Magic grab 3-1 lead

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On Monday in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns 122-113 to advance to the second round, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113 to cut the series deficit to 3-2, with Nikola Jokic posting 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 26.
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- Live: Timberwolves can’t deliver knockout punch in Game 5, lose to Nuggets 125-113 Star Tribune
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