The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a masterclass performance in Game 7 of their NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, securing a 125-93 victory on Sunday to advance to the Western Conference Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 35 points, cementing his status as an MVP contender.
Decisive Victory in High-Stakes Clash
After a tightly contested series, the Thunder dominated early and never relented, capitalizing on 23 Nuggets turnovers to score 37 points off errors. Jalen Williams added 24 points, while Denver’s Nikola Jokic managed 20 points and nine rebounds in a losing effort.
Quotes from the Court
"It feels good," Gilgeous-Alexander said post-game. "Our ultimate goal isn’t just the Western Conference finals – but we’ve got to go through there to get there." Nuggets interim coach David Adelman acknowledged turnovers as a critical factor: "37 points off your mistakes – you’re not going to win a playoff game like that."
Next Challenge: Timberwolves
The Thunder will face Anthony Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, with Game 1 set for Tuesday. The matchup promises high-intensity basketball as both teams vie for a spot in the NBA Finals.
