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The Denver Nuggets escaped from Portland with a big win over the Blazers (112-116) and tied the series (2-2), taking back the home-court advantage.

The visitors made a better start, but the hosts took control in the second quarter and closed the first half in front by six (63-57).

Denver, though, took over after that and outscored Portland 14-27 in the third quarter, leading by as many as 10 points (77-87).

The Blazers came back again and made it an one possession game (110-108, 112-110, 114-112), but Jamal Murray was perfect from the free-throw line (11/11) and sealed the deal for the Nuggets.

Murray led the winners in scoring with a game-high 34 points, while Nikola Jokic (12 rebounds, 11 assists) and Paul Millsap added 21 points apiece.

On the other hand, Damian Lillard (29 points) and C.J McCollum (28 points) combined for 57 points for the losing squad.

Game 5 will be played in Denver on Tuesday (07/05).