Headline: The Ultimate Showdown: Nuggets and Thunder Clash in High-Stakes Game 7!

Nuggets vs. Thunder – 3:30 PM ET Live on ABC

The most thrilling phrase in sports… GAME 7! 🍿

Jokić and the Nuggets. Shai and the Thunder.

It’s a do-or-die situation with a spot in the Western Conference Finals on the line. Make sure you catch DEN/OKC Game 7 TODAY at 3:30 PM ET on ABC! pic.twitter.com/PYxGHKPXJt

— NBA (@NBA) May 18, 2025

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Thunder 29, Nuggets 26

The tide has noticeably turned at the start of the second quarter. Oklahoma City’s defense has been stifling, generating six turnovers to this point. An explosive slam from Isaiah Hartenstein prompts a Denver timeout as Nikola Jokić is set to come back into play. The Thunder have launched an 8-0 run to kick off the second quarter.

You’ve got to see this 😤 https://t.co/0MWf8fMWcl pic.twitter.com/OFfIXV7F9v

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 18, 2025

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Nuggets 26, Thunder 21

Denver started this game seven with sharper execution, climbing to a double-digit lead midway through the quarter. However, momentum began to shift in the last few minutes as Oklahoma City’s bench injected much-needed energy. Alex Caruso was instrumental in converting defense into offense, leading to a closing run that narrowed the gap to five.

One down in Oklahoma City pic.twitter.com/222xKM2Wfk

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 18, 2025

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Nuggets 21, Thunder 10

The Nuggets have been aggressive at the free-throw line right from the start. Nikola Jokić is 5-6 from the line, while Lu Dort has already picked up his second foul just halfway through the opening quarter. Aaron Gordon got on the board later with an and-one, contributing alongside five rebounds.

Nuggets 8, Thunder 4

Both teams are feeding off the charged atmosphere, scoring quickly. Christian Braun netted Denver’s first four points, highlighted by a powerful dunk that set the tone. Oklahoma City called their first timeout less than three minutes into the game’s start.

Christian Braun SLAMS it in ‼️

Massive Game 7 between DEN-OKC is underway 🍿 pic.twitter.com/bPkhcgNVoh

— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 18, 2025

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Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Denver Nuggets in a crucial game seven. With MVP hopefuls Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading their teams, this matchup promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Here’s what to know before the game begins.

Aaron Gordon is CLEARED to play for the Denver Nuggets in this crucial Game 7, per the team’s announcement. He was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain earlier in the week. pic.twitter.com/ez0Jl5p5wz

— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 18, 2025

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The Nuggets have 12 times more Game 7 experience on their roster compared to the Thunder 😳

📺 Don’t miss Nuggets-Thunder Game 7 | 3:30 PM ET | ABC pic.twitter.com/j0BcH4jSw1

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) May 18, 2025

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ARRIVE EARLY. GET LOUD.
#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/MqPvEAlTtR

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) May 18, 2025