OKC Thunder Tie NBA Series with Record 149-106 Win Over Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a dominant performance in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, overcoming their Game 1 loss with a record-breaking 149-106 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, scoring 34 points on highly efficient shooting and achieving a historic plus-51 plus-minus, the highest in the modern NBA era. The Thunder set a new NBA playoff record for first-half points with 87, surpassing the previous mark held since 2017, and established a team record for points in a quarter with 45 in the first. Their strong start and balanced scoring from multiple players overwhelmed the Nuggets, who struggled to match the Thunder’s pace and efficiency. This win marked the first home victory in the second round of the playoffs and tied the series at one game apiece, with the pivotal Game 3 shifting to Denver. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves aim to improve their performance after a poor offensive showing in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors.