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Predictions: Thunder-Nuggets Game 5

FROM STAFF REPORTS | Modified: April 27, 2011 at 1:30 pm | Published: April 27, 2011 Comment on this article

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BERRY TRAMEL, COLUMNIST

* Thunder 105, Nuggets 95: When the Thunder plays poorly, like in Game 4, it still almost wins. Don't expect the Thunder to play poorly tonight.

MIKE SHERMAN, SPORTS EDITOR

* Thunder 98, Nuggets 95: The Thunder is home, excellent in close games and at the line. Plus, Durant's 3-point shooting late in Game 4 foreshadow another big, big game from him.

JOHN ROHDE, THUNDER/NBA WRITER

* Thunder 110, Nuggets 95: Denver players strutted around after Game 4 like they were up 3-1 rather than down 3-1. Yes, the Thunder noticed. If the Thunder and its crowd show up tonight, this game is unwinnable for Denver.

DARNELL MAYBERRY, THUNDER/NBA WRITER

* Thunder 101, Nuggets 96: It's over.