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In the final stretch, the Oklahoma City Thunder annihilated the Denver Nuggets in a breathtaking comeback, winning 149-106 in Game 2 of their Western Conference second round playoff series in the NBA, on May 8, 2025 (PH time).
This match, my friend, saw some record-breaking scoring. At halftime, the Thunder were leading a staggering 87-56, breaking the record for the highest scoring half in NBA playoff history[1][3].
Their impressive 87 points in the first half overshadowed the previous record of 86 points set by the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals[3]. To add to the story, the Milwaukee Bucks also set the record for the highest scoring half with 87 points against Denver on April 23, 1978[3].
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Points leaders for the game:
Oklahoma (149) – Gilgeous-Alexander 34, Williams 17, Holmgren 15, Hartenstein 14, Joe 14, Dort 12, Wiggins 10, Micthell 10, Wallace 8, Jones 4, Williams 4, J. Williams 3, Dieng 2, Caruso 2.
Denver (106) – Westbrook 19, Jokic 17, Murray 14, Gordon 10, Watson 9, Strawther 9, Tyson 8, Porter Jr. 8, Nnaji 4, Pickett 3, Braun 3, Jordan 2. / Source: Wires[2]
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The breathtaking comeback in the NBA Western Conference second round playoff series saw the Oklahoma City Thunder break another record, as they scored a total of 149 points, making this the highest score in a game in the NBA. Notably, this game of basketball, featuring the Thunder and the Denver Nuggets, also saw the first half end with an impressive 87-56 lead by the Thunder, confirming their NBA sports record as the highest scoring half in playoff history.
After a record-breaking first half, Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder led all points scorers in the game, contributing 34 points, while NBA players Jokic and Westbrook scored 17 points each for the Denver Nuggets.
