Ball Arena erupted tonight as Denver Nuggets beat Oklahoma City Thunder 114-110 in NBA Playoff Game 7. Nikola Jokić’s 34 points, 19 rebounds, 7 assists led; 18,276 chanted ‘M-V-P.’ Jamal Murray’s 24, including a 4th-quarter 3, outdueled Shai’s 36. Nuggets’ 4-3 series win—West finals await. NBA postseason—Denver pulses.
Thunder led by 10—Holmgren’s 16 in 2nd quarter. Nuggets’ 3rd-quarter 26-14 run—Jokić’s hook shots—flipped it. Fourth quarter’s 6 lead changes—Murray’s 3 at :20 won it. Denver’s 20-4 paint edge—Williams’ 18 couldn’t match. Playoff grit—Nuggets shine.
It’s not perfect—Nuggets’ 18 turnovers; Gordon’s passes sloppy. Thunder’s 3s—12-28—kept them close. Critics say Jokić’s load’s heavy—34 points disagree. 10 million watched—ratings soar. Finals vs. Warriors—series looms.
Jokić’s 29—All-NBA lock? Shai’s 25—rival fights. Denver cheered; OKC sulked. Nuggets’ night—114-110.
