- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 125-93 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Denver Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke greets Christian Braun (0) as he walks off the court after the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 125-93 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Denver Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke greets Aaron Gordon (32) as...]()
Denver Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke greets Aaron Gordon (32) as he walks off the court after the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 125-93 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Denver Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke hugs Russell Westbrook (4)...]()
Denver Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke hugs Russell Westbrook (4) after the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 125-93 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15), Jamal Murray (27) and Aaron Gordon (32)...]()
Nikola Jokic (15), Jamal Murray (27) and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 125-93 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jalen Pickett (24) and Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver...]()
Jalen Pickett (24) and Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets talk after the fourth quarter of OKC’s 125-93 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to...]()
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to making a three pointer against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 125-93 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder guards Jamal...]()
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder guards Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Christian...]()
Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks to the...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks to the hoop as he draws a triple team from Alex Caruso (9), Chet Holmgren (7) and Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder before dumping the ball to Peyton Watson (8) during the third quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs a...]()
Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs a rebound over Christian Braun (0) and Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts after beliving...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts after beliving Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouled him by way of a swatted rebound during the third quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder pokes the...]()
Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder pokes the ball away from Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being whislted for a foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder pokes the...]()
Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder pokes the ball away from Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with...]()
Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with Isaiah Hartenstein (55) after dunking agianst the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets works as he...]()
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets works as he is smothered by Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets attempts to stay...]()
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets attempts to stay in bounds as Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets works as Chet...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets works as Chet Holmgren (7) and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks after...]()
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks after stealing the ball from Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets misses as he...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets misses as he shoots over Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets misses as Shai...]()
Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets misses as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Jokic (15) watch during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays to...]()
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder plays to the fans upon dunking after stealing the ball from Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets steals the ball...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets steals the ball from Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Nikola...]()
Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder steals the...]()
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder steals the ball from Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets battles with Jalen...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets battles with Jalen Williams (8) and Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Cason...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Cason Wallace (22), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets looks to Nikola...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets looks to Nikola Jokic (15) as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks Peyton...]()
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to...]()
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets drawing a foul from Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets looks to Nikola...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets looks to Nikola Jokic (15) as Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...]()
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder saves a...]()
Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder saves a loose ball as Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets watches during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes as...]()
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes as Nikola Jokic (15) and Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets defend during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Alex...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets misses a three...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets misses a three pointer as Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Julian Strawther (3) of the Denver Nuggets misses a three...]()
Julian Strawther (3) of the Denver Nuggets misses a three as Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets tips the ball...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets tips the ball out of bounds as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder contest during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets signals to Oklahoma...]()
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets signals to Oklahoma City Thunder fans during the second quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Alex...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets tips a pass...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets tips a pass as Aaron Wiggins (21) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends Chet Holmgren...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes as...]()
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes as Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets looks to pass...]()
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets looks to pass as Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Alex Caruso...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being fouled by Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets battle Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder for a rebound during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Nikola...]()
Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over...]()
Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Jamal Murray (27) watches during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets passes to Nikola...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets passes to Nikola Jokic (15) as Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes behind his...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes behind his back to Jamal Murray (27) as Jalen Williams (8) and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound over Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets and Isaiah Hartenstein...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets and Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder battle for the opening tip during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets stands with Jamal...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets stands with Jamal Murray (27) before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets warms up before...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets warms up before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets warms up before...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets warms up before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets listens to assistant...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets listens to assistant coach Ryan Saunders before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets speaks with his...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets speaks with his father, Roger, before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets fist bumps a...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets fist bumps a young fan after warming up before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 125-93 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-3 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
UPDATED:
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a final score of 93-125 in Game 7 of their second-round NBA Playoffs match-up at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
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