Oklahoma City's 87 first-half scores in Game 2 are new NBA playoff record
The Oklahoma City Thunders is the best record in the Western Conference this season, 68-14. In second place, this is 16 games better than the team.
Although OKC is the No. 1 seed in the West, they still have many skeptics. Many analysts want to see the Thunder prove themselves in the playoffs before they get respect. The Thunder lost their first game in the Nuggets' semi-finals on Monday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told the media after the second game that OKC won the victory. Their level of effort in Game 2 is obvious. The Thunder scored 87 points in the NBA's new NBA playoffs.
OKC dominated the Nuggets in the first half of Game 2
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The Thunder set a new playoff record, half behind 87 points! pic.twitter.com/pwqjmv2zhy
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Jamal Murray won the first basketball in the second game between the Nuggets and the Thunder on Wednesday night. In the next game, Lu Dort hit the Thunder 3-2. They never fell behind in Game 2 and were dominant with the Nuggets in the first half. By the end of the first quarter, OKC rose 47-21. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander started 5-5 and Isaiah Hartenstein started 6-6. This helps OKC starts the game.
By the break, the Thunder rose 87-56. Sources said it was a new NBA playoff record for most points in the first half. They are a hard team to beat when thunder rolls. They always show stout defensively, but when the offense can explode like Game 2, they reach a new level. MVP leader Sha Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points and 8 assists Wednesday night.
After OKC's victory, SGA spoke to the media. He said Thunder won the second game, which was “desperate.” This showed their level of effort throughout the first half. Head coach Mark Digneault was impressed with the way the Thunder played. The series heads to Denver for Game 3 and Game 4. Can the Thunder steal the game on the road?
