Oklahoma City Thunder Defeat Denver Nuggets in Game 7 to Reach Western Conference Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in a decisive Game 7 to advance to the NBA Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points while Jalen Williams contributed 24 points, helping Oklahoma City recover from an early deficit and dominate the second and third quarters. Despite Denver's star Nikola Jokic scoring 20 points, the Nuggets struggled with shooting and turnovers, allowing the Thunder to build a commanding lead. Key Nuggets player Aaron Gordon played through a hamstring injury but was limited and committed a flagrant foul early in the third quarter. The Thunder's top-ranked defense, including strong efforts from Alex Caruso, contained Jokic and forced 23 turnovers, converting them into 37 points. Oklahoma City will now host the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals starting Tuesday, with the Thunder looking to capitalize on their league-best regular season record.