Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder were stunned by the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinal. A tactical blunder saw the Thunder foul while holding a 3-point lead with 12.1 seconds remaining, sending the Nuggets to the free-throw line and reducing the lead to a single point. Chet Holmgren then missed two crucial free throws, followed by a decisive three-pointer from Aaron Gordon that sealed the win for Denver.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the Thunder's offense with an impressive double-double of 33 points and 10 rebounds, along with 8 assists. Alex Caruso, coming off the bench, provided a stellar defensive effort with 5 steals and 2 blocks, while also contributing 20 points on offense, shooting 5-of-9 from beyond the arc.

Despite forcing 18 turnovers, the Thunder struggled on the boards and at the free-throw line. Heading into Game 2, the Thunder are likely to maintain their strategy of double-teaming Nikola Jokic to limit his scoring in the paint, continue their strong defensive play, and focus on improving their overall shooting efficiency.

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Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets will be ecstatic about their incredible comeback victory, achieved when the odds were stacked against them. Nikola Jokic delivered a monstrous performance, one of the best in this year's playoffs, with a dominant 42 points and 22 rebounds, securing a double-double while also dishing out 6 assists. Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets' clutch player this season, also recorded a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds.

Jamal Murray continued his role as the team's second-leading scorer, contributing a solid 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. Russell Westbrook, coming off the bench, once again provided a significant impact with 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field. Peyton Watson's ability to spell Jokic for short stretches, allowing him crucial rest, has proven beneficial.

The Nuggets will remain wary of the threat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poses and will likely aim to disrupt his scoring opportunities on most possessions, trying to prevent him from getting easy trips to the free-throw line. Nikola Jokic will once again be the focal point, and we anticipate him scoring over 28.5 points, grabbing over 13.5 rebounds, and achieving another double-double.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Match Prediction & Analysis

The Thunder hold a 3-2 season series advantage over the Nuggets, though they've faced significant offensive challenges from Denver. All eyes will be on the two leading scorers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder and Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets.

At home against Denver this season, the Thunder have averaged 127 points per game while allowing 121.5. They boast a strong 4-1 record in their last five home contests. Conversely, the Nuggets have won three of their last five road games, averaging 107.8 points per game in those matchups.

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