OKLAHOMA CITY — Michael Porter Jr. is shouldering the blame for the Nuggets’ 3-2 series deficit, even if he physically can’t. Without mention of his left shoulder injury, Porter said he was at fault for Denver’s Game 5 loss to the Thunder in brief comments made to The Denver Post late Tuesday night.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their second-round matchup. Tuesday’s contest is a crucial one for both teams with the series being tied at 2-2 as both squads will look to pick up a victory to take command of the series.