Nuggets vs. Thunder Game 7 Recap

Overview

• Event: Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals
• Teams: Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• Outcome: Thunder win 125-93
• Result: Thunder advance to Western Conference finals

Key Details

• Date: May 19, 2025
• Location: Oklahoma City
• Reporter: Kari Anderson

Game Summary

• First Half:

  • Nuggets lead early in the first quarter.
  • Thunder's defense dominates in the second quarter with an 18-5 run.
  • Halftime score: Thunder 60, Nuggets 46.

• Second Half:

  • Thunder extend their lead in the third quarter.
  • Final score: Thunder 125, Nuggets 93.

Notable Performances

• Thunder:

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA): 35 points, pivotal in leading the team.
  • Alex Caruso: 11 points, 3 steals, team-high plus-40.
  • Team forced 22 turnovers, including 16 steals.

• Nuggets:

  • Nikola Jokić: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists.
  • Christian Braun: 19 points, strong first half.
  • Aaron Gordon: Played despite injury, 8 points, 11 rebounds.

Team Insights

• Thunder:

  • Strong defensive performance led by team effort.
  • Shot 49% from the floor.

• Nuggets:

  • Struggled with turnovers.
  • Dealt with coaching and management changes late in the season.

Post-game Comments

• Nikola Jokić: Emphasized need for more team depth.
• David Adelman (Nuggets Interim Coach): Praised Aaron Gordon's perseverance despite injury.

Upcoming

• Thunder to face Minnesota Timberwolves in Western Conference finals, Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday.

Conclusion

• This win marks the Thunder's first appearance in the Western Conference finals since 2016.
• Defensive prowess and crucial performances by key players were instrumental in Oklahoma City's victory.