Denver and Oklahoma City are both on the cusp of advancing to the next round in the NBA playoffs. Denver is one win away from returning to Round 2, leading the series against the Los Angeles Lakers 3-1. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City is aiming to reach Round 2 for the first time since 2016, holding a 3-0 lead over New Orleans.
In Monday night's games, defending champion Denver will host the Lakers, seeking to close out the series. The Lakers managed to stave off elimination in Game 4, ending an 11-game losing streak to Denver. On the other hand, Oklahoma City will look to complete a four-game sweep of New Orleans, aiming for their first 4-0 sweep since 2012.
