Thunder overcome tough Nuggets test to make West finals
espn.comPublished: 5/19/2025
Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their first Game 7 victory over the Denver Nuggets, advancing them to the Western Conference finals. Key contributors included Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive 35-point performance and Jalen Williams’ impactful 24 points as the Thunder outclassed the Nuggets in a hard-fought matchup. Defeating a team recently claimed an NBA title and previously defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games, Oklahoma City demonstrated resilience by overcoming significant challenges while handling high-pressure situations crucial to their historic win.