In a commanding victory, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured their place in the Western Conference finals, defeating the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 35 points, while Jalen Williams contributed 24 points. Oklahoma City, which had the best regular season record with 68 wins, overcame an early deficit and dominated the second quarter, outscoring Denver 39-20. Despite Nikola Jokic's efforts for the Nuggets, the Thunder's strong performance on both ends of the floor propelled them to their first conference finals since 2016, where they will face the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Oklahoma City outscored Denver 39-20 in the second period, gaining a decisive lead they maintained throughout the game, showcasing their strength as the top-seeded team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 35 points and Jalen Williams' 24 propelled the Thunder to a dominant Game 7 victory, marking their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2016.
Despite falling behind by 11 in the first quarter, the Thunder's resilience was evident as they turned the game around with a powerful second quarter performance.
The family atmosphere in the crowd was electric as Cason Wallace's dunk on Jokic energized the home team and solidified Oklahoma City's dominance over the Nuggets.
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