As for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? They scoff at the notion of fatigue playing a factor in back-to-back blown leads to the Thunder.

David Adelman downplays Oklahoma City Thunder's youth and inexperience as Denver Nuggets hold 2-1 series lead.

Alexander's 31 points, the Thunder overcame a 44-point, 15-rebound night from Denver's Nikola Jokic to go up 3-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series.