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OKC Leads Denver by 14 at Halftime in Game 7, Jalen Williams Scores 17, Forces 12 Turnovers

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Updated May 18, 2025, 08:57 PM

In Game 7 of the NBA playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder have taken a commanding lead over the Denver Nuggets, finishing the first half with a 14-point advantage. The Thunder's surge was marked by several significant runs, including a 6-0 run with Nikola Jokic on the bench, a 7-0 run, a 13-0 run, a 19-5 run, and a 14-2 run at the end of the first half, showcasing their dominance on the court.

The Thunder's defensive strategy played a crucial role in their lead, forcing the Nuggets into 12 turnovers by halftime. This defensive pressure allowed OKC to capitalize on easy scoring opportunities, with Jalen Williams contributing 17 points in the second quarter alone. The Nuggets struggled to keep pace, managing only 15 made field goals and 8 assists in the first half. During the time Jokic was off the court, Denver was outscored by 8 points in just 90 seconds, while Jokic himself had a +5 impact in his 12 minutes of play.

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Steve Jones Jr.

@stevejones20

OKC flipped it with defense. At the half Denver has 15 made field goals, 12 turnovers and 8 assists. You can avoid the halfcourt battle with easy baskets. Now you're in a flow and Denver's process is a little different.

Dick Vitale

@DickieV

The @okcthunder defense has forced 12 turnovers leading to easy buckets & a brilliant 17 pt 2nd quarter by Jalen Williams has them with a 60-46 lead vs @nuggets in game 7 .