Oklahoma City Thunder 125 - 93 Denver Nuggets
The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the Western Conference finals after a decisive 125-93 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the effort with 35 points, while Jalen Williams added 24, propelling the Thunder to their first conference finals since 2016. Despite falling behind early, Oklahoma City reversed the momentum with a dominant 39-20 second quarter, overcoming a Denver team led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who recorded a solid 20 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Notably, Aaron Gordon played through a strained hamstring, showcasing immense determination with eight points and 11 rebounds in limited minutes. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault praised his team's ability to thrive under pressure, referencing the resilience and focus needed to outperform in such a high-stakes game. With this victory, Oklahoma City, the youngest team to achieve at least 60 wins in the regular season, now looks ahead to hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in the next round.

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