Lu Dort highlighted that he wasn't high up on the NBA's list of popular players because of his stoic demeanor and refusal to trash-talk and act like a villain.

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflects on his clutch three-pointer in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Nuggets.

In Dort's absence, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso received extended minutes in the fourth quarter and helped spark a comeback. The Thunder outscored the Nuggets 29-18 in the final frame to seal a 92-87 victory, tying the series at 2-2.

PHOENIX — Former Arizona State standout Luguentz Dort is continuing to make his mark in the NBA postseason, even as the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped a 113-104 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Game 4 win, while players were on the floor with coaches working on the mechanical aspects of their individual games, Thunder guard Lu Dort could be found slumped in a courtside seat, poring over defensive film with Thunder assistant David Akinyooye.