For all the misconstruing that happens in these NBA Playoffs, Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets brought out the OKC Thunder team Mark Daigneault recognized.

The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference Finals on Sunday afternoon, defeating a hindered Denver Nuggets team 125-93. An astounding comeback

The 6-foot-5 guard played his role to perfection as the ‘Jokić Stopper’ in Game 7 to help send OKC to the Western Conference Finals.

The Thunder left no doubt in Game 7, dismantling the Nuggets behind 22 forced turnovers and a swarming defense.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams added 24 and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into the Western Conference finals, beating the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7.

Alex Caruso's shutdown defense on Nikola Jokic boosts Oklahoma City Thunder to Game 7 win over Denver Nuggets.

Oklahoma City closeout Denver in Game 7 at home, 125-93 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘s 35 points and exquisite defense from Alex Caruso and company. The Thunder will have a quick turnaround with one off day to host the Timberwolves who last played on May 14.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The normally stoic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was caught smiling on camera after a Game 3 loss at Denver that put Oklahoma City down 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon is listed as questionable for Sunday’s Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is dealing with a left hamstring strain, the Nuggets said. Gordon sustained the injury late in Game 6 against Oklahoma City.