Thunder Dominate Nuggets in Game 7, Charge Toward Western Conference Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder roared into the Western Conference Finals with a commanding 125-93 rout of the Denver Nuggets in a thrilling Game 7 showdown on Sunday. Led by the electrifying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who dropped 35 points, the Thunder showcased their championship hunger, keeping their dream of a first-ever NBA title since relocating to OKC alive.

While the franchise tasted glory back in 1979 as the Seattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City has yet to claim the crown. This victory sets up a high-stakes clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves, tipping off Tuesday, as the Thunder chase that elusive Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference Finals will see the New York Knicks battle the Indiana Pacers. Both teams, last champions in 1973 (the Pacers in the ABA), are hungry to end decades-long droughts. The NBA’s current streak of seven different champions in seven years—Toronto (2019), Lakers (2020), Milwaukee (2021), Golden State (2022), Denver (2023), and Boston (2024)—marks a historic run, unmatched in the league’s history.

Despite a valiant effort from Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, who played through a Grade 2 hamstring strain to score 8 points in 25 minutes, Denver couldn’t keep pace. As the NBA season narrows to its final four teams, the stage is set for a thrilling finale.