The confrontation between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder has gone from being a promising series to a tense duel where each party is crucial. With the score in favor of the Nuggets, 2-1, the pressure falls on the Thunder, who are on the verge of a shocking elimination after an impressive regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder appeared at the playoffs with a spectacular 2024-2025 season, highlighting for its 68 wins in the regular phase and a forceful 4-0 in the first round. However, the passage to the finals of the West Conference is in danger. The defeat in game 2 by 149-106 was a strong mood, but the series has a new turn with Denver’s victory in the recent game.
Since the playoffs began, both teams have shown their best basketball, although Nuggets seem to have found their rhythm at the most critical moment. With the opportunity to take an advantage of 3-1 at home, this Sunday is emerging as a decisive match for the future of the series.
Players Statistics at Thunder X Denver
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Jalen Williams with 32 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- Chet Holmgren with 18 points and 16 rebounds.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists.
Denver Nuggets
- Jamal Murray with 27 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists.
- Aaron Gordon with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
- Michael Porter Jr with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assistance.
Aaron Gordon: Denver’s clutch man
At the culminating moments, when the pressure is maximum, the true champions arise. Aaron Gordon has proven to be a fundamental pillar for Nuggets. With 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, his performance was key, especially in those final minutes where each point counts.
Gordon has been a lethal shooter from the three -point line, achieving an impressive 60% in the series. His ability to light in critical situations has provided a vital relief to Denver and has kept the hope of repeating the success of previous years alive.
-An unstoppable jamal
While Aaron Gordon shines at key moments, we cannot ignore the incredible performance of Jamal Murray. With 27 points and 8 assists, its influence on the game is undeniable. Murray is not only the top scorer, but also provides a robust defense, showing that his commitment goes beyond the offensive.
The combination of Murray and Gordon creates an explosive dynamic that will further complicate the task for OKC. Denver has managed to find a balance between attack and defense, which places them in an excellent position to advance to the finals. If you want to leave behind the history of failures, they must maintain this level of play in the next matches.
With the next game in Denver, Oklahoma City Thunder must find a way of recovering and making adjustments if they want to keep their hopes of moving forward. The pressure is now palpable, and any error could cost them very expensive. As the series progresses, OKC’s ability to respond to adversity will be tested.
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