Overview
- Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with a game-high 35 points on 12-of-19 shooting, marking his seventh 30+ point game in the postseason.
- Aaron Gordon, playing through a Grade 2 hamstring strain, was limited to eight points and 11 rebounds in 24 minutes for Denver.
- The Nuggets struggled offensively, committing 22 turnovers and shooting just 10-of-45 from three-point range, while Nikola Jokic was held to 20 points.
- The Thunder will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, with Game 1 set to take place in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.