The OKC Thunder inflicted a heavy defeat (149-106) at the Denver Nuggets in match 2 of their semi-finals of the West Conference on Wednesday May 7.
After losing the opening match, the Thunder reacted brilliantly with a historical performance to return to equality against its 4th classified opponents.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 34 points, four rebounds and eight assists. In addition to him, seven players finished with two -digit scores. Jalen Williams registered 17 points, taken four rebounds and distributed seven passes, while Chet Holmgren Added 15 points, 11 rebounds and two passes.
The Nuggets, impressive in the first match, this time struggled in attack. No player has exceeded the 20 -point mark. Russell Westbrook led their mark with 19 points, a rebound and five assists. Nikola Jokic He compiled 17 points, eight rebounds and six passes.
Thunder has established a record NBA en playoffs with 87 points scored in the first half, beating the previous record of Cleveland Cavaliers (86 points in match 4 of the 2017 NBA finals against the Golden State Warriors).
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enters history in Match 2 against Nuggets
In addition to the record for the best first half in the history of the playoffs, this second match has also seen Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Enter his name in history books. In 30 minutes of play, he scored 34 points, taken 4 rebounds and delivered eight passes. He displayed an impressive address: 11 out of 13 on shots and a perfect 11 out of 11 in free throws.
The 26 -year -old Canadian finished the meeting with a +51 more/minusthe best in the history of the NBA playoffs for a match. He also made the Third match at 34+ the most efficient points in the play-to-play era. At the break, he already had 18 points and 7 assists, with a +34 in addition/minusthe fifth higher ever recorded on a half-time of Playoffs.
Favorite for the title of MVP this season, SGA reacted to this victory:
“We entered the field with the rage to defeat. We knew what it meant to find ourselves led 0-2 before leaving to play outside. It was simply not an option for us. We understood this this morning and we did the necessary to get this victory.”
The series will now continue at the Ball Arena de Denver For match 3, which will be played Friday May 8.
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