Context:

Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are tied 2-2 in their NBA Western Conference semifinals, with Game 5 scheduled for Tuesday night. The series has seen Denver narrowly win Games 1 and 3, while Oklahoma City dominated Game 2 with a significant margin. In Game 4, Denver faltered with a poor start and ultimately lost despite a late rally, as Oklahoma City capitalized on an 11-0 run to secure victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was pivotal for the Thunder with 25 points, while Nikola Jokic, despite scoring 27 points, struggled against Oklahoma City's defense. Fans can watch the game live on Sling TV, a flexible streaming service offering a variety of sports channels without a traditional cable subscription.

Dive Deeper:

• The series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets is currently tied at 2-2, with Game 5 set to take place on Tuesday night. Both teams have displayed strengths, with Denver winning closely contested Games 1 and 3, and Oklahoma City dominating Game 2 with a 43-point victory.

• In Game 4, Denver had a chance to take a 3-1 series lead but started poorly with only eight points in the first quarter. Despite recovering to lead by six points in the final quarter, they succumbed to an 11-0 run by Oklahoma City, resulting in a 92-87 loss.

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a standout performer for Oklahoma City in Game 4, contributing 25 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals. His performance was crucial in securing the win that brought the series level.

• Nikola Jokic, the reigning MVP, led the Nuggets with 27 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals. However, he struggled with his shooting, making only 7 of 22 attempts due to Oklahoma City's effective defensive strategies.

• The game will be broadcasted on TNT and available for streaming on Sling TV, a service that offers various channel packages, including sports, without a contract. Sling TV is noted for its flexibility and affordability, allowing users to customize their viewing experience.

• Listeners can also tune in to the game via SiriusXM, which is offering new subscribers four months of free access. The radio broadcast provides live coverage of sporting events, including NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL games.

• The series schedule includes potential games 6 and 7, with dates and times to be determined based on the outcomes of the preceding games. The NBA Playoffs continue with key dates such as the NBA Draft Lottery on May 12 and the NBA Finals beginning on June 5.

• Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets (2-2) will look to wrestle back control of their Western Conference semifinal series against the top-seed Thunder (2-2) on Tuesday night.

• This has been anything but a typical playoff series. Denver eked out tight wins in Games 1 and 3, while Oklahoma City blew the doors off in Game 2 with a jaw-dropping 43-point rout.

• Sunday's Game 4 offered Denver a golden opportunity to go up 3-1, but they stumbled out of the gate and never fully recovered. A disastrous eight-point first quarter set the tone, and though the Nuggets rallied to lead by six heading into the final frame, it all unraveled late.

• WATCH:Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 5 LIVE on Sling