Breaking Playoff Records: Thunder's Stunning Comeback Against Nuggets
Thunder's Playoffs Comeback: Harden Seals Historic NBA Victory for Oklahoma City - NBA's historic achievement: setting a new record in basketball competition.
A shockwave has swept through the NBA as the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by German center Isaiah Hartenstein, pulled off an extraordinary comeback in the playoffs. In a thrilling turn of events, the Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 2, winning 149-106 - a victory that avenged their opening loss.
This nail-biting encounter saw the Thunder establish an unparalleled 48-point lead, scoring 87 points in the first half, a feat unmatched by any team in NBA playoff history. Hartenstein contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the hosts with 34 points.
The Nuggets, guided by Nikola Jokic, found themselves struggling during the opening quarter, trailing by 21 points after just 12 minutes. By halftime, the Thunder had stormed ahead, leading 87-56, having previously squandered a big lead in the first game of the best-of-seven series. Surprisingly, this time there was never any doubt about the outcome – a rare home win in the second round of the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks claimed their second victory against the Celtics in Boston, adding immense pressure to the defending champions. The Celtics lost a 20-point lead for the second time, ultimately falling 90-91. A decisive 19-2 run by the Knicks put them ahead for the first time with just 1 minute and 59 seconds left on the clock.
Jayson Tatum tried to regain control for the Celtics with a dunk, but a strategic move by the Knicks saw Mikal Bridges snatch the ball from them in the closing seconds. Bridges had previously thwarted the Celtics' last attempt in the previous game and scored all his 14 points in the final quarter.
Interestingly, only the visiting teams have claimed victories in other NBA playoff series so far – except for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- NBA
- Playoff
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Denver Nuggets
- Oklahoma City
- Boston
Record-Breaking Scores
The Thunder's stunning 149-point score in Game 2 marked a new record for the most points in Thunder playoff history. The team's dominance was a result of their impressive ability to outpace their opponents, leading to an overwhelming victory over the Nuggets.
While this piece provides an overview of the Thunder's historic turnaround, you may be eager for more insights into Isaiah Hartenstein's specific performance in the game. For a more in-depth analysis of his contributions, it's advisable to look for information from the 2023 season – though beware that the available data pertains more to the Thunder's victorious 2025 campaign.
- Despite their impressive comeback, the Oklahoma City Thunder still find themselves one victory short of evening their series with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA playoffs.
- The Thunder's stunning 149-point win over the Nuggets, led by Isaiah Hartenstein, broke their own record for the most points scored in a playoff game.
- In contrast to their opening loss, the Thunder managed to maintain their lead against the Nuggets in Game 2, a rare instance of a home team securing a victory in the playoffs.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder, who initially struggled early on, have proven that they are not going to be able to continue this trend of squandering big leads in the playoffs, as evidenced by their dominance over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2.
