In Sunday’s highly anticipated Game 7 matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets, OKC opened up a huge lead in the second half to defeat the Nuggets 125-93.
The Nuggets actually jumped out to their own double-digit lead in the first quarter, but OKC’s swarming defense proved why they had the best record in the NBA this season. The Thunder forced numerous Denver turnovers and ran out on the fastbreak as a result, opening up a insurmountable lead in the second half.
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A 35-point performance from the MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped the Thunder punch their ticket to the Western Conference Finals, where they’ll face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
While they were favored to win the game at home, the Thunder’s massive blowout came as a shock to many.
Lost interest in OKC game ????
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 18, 2025
OKC has only turned the ball over 4 times. Perfect execution.
— Tyler (@tylerbritton_) May 18, 2025
All the game 7’s this year have been snooze fests ????
— Brandon Awadis (@brawadis) May 18, 2025
SGA>>>ANT. THUNDER IN 7 OVER MINNESOTA.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 18, 2025
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I need Shams Charania to announce that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the 2024-2025 NBA Most Valuable Player as soon as the clock hits zero.
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod ???????? (@big_business_) May 18, 2025
The Nuggets lost this game because they have the worst bench in the playoffs. It's that simple.
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) May 18, 2025
Shai really has a super team
— Tyler Herro Muse ☆ (@danhurleyuconn) May 18, 2025
OKC is going to the Finals this year.
— Political Maverick (@PoliticalMav) May 18, 2025
The Thunder looked unbeatable on Sunday, but they’re now set to face a tough and hungry Timberwolves team in the Western Conference Finals.
James Parker is an NBA writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
