Sun May 18 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Summary:

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals, advancing to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2016. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points, while Jalen Williams contributed 24. Despite a strong performance by Nikola Jokic (20 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists), the Nuggets couldn’t overcome the Thunder’s dominant performance, which included a key 39-20 second quarter. Aaron Gordon played through a strained hamstring. The Thunder will now face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

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**Thunder Stun Nuggets in Game 7, Advance to Western Conference Finals**

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the Western Conference Finals after a dominant 125-93 victory over the defending champion Denver Nuggets in Game 7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 35 points, while Jalen Williams added 24, propelling the young Thunder to their first conference finals appearance since 2016.

The top-seeded Thunder, who finished the regular season with a league-best 68-14 record, showcased their growth and resilience, overcoming an early deficit to dismantle the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic put up 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists for Denver.

“There’s not many games, you wake up in the morning and you know that you’re going to remember the game for the rest of your life, and Game 7 is one of them,” said Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault. “To be able to focus through that and perform the way these guys did today was very impressive.”

The Thunder will now face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, with Game 1 set for Tuesday in Oklahoma City.

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