ELIMINATED: Denver Nuggets Fall to Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7, Exit 2025 NBA Playoffs…..full details below..
ELIMINATED: Denver Nuggets Fall to Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7, Exit 2025 NBA Playoffs
The Denver Nuggets’ quest for back-to-back championships has come to a dramatic end. In a hard-fought and emotional series, the Nuggets were eliminated from the 2025 NBA Playoffs after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 4-3, in a thrilling Game 7 showdown.
The final game, held in a packed Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, was a rollercoaster from start to finish. The Thunder, led by their rising stars and fueled by home-court energy, outlasted the defending champs in the fourth quarter to clinch the series and move on to the Western Conference Finals. Denver fought valiantly, but ultimately couldn’t overcome Oklahoma City’s speed, shooting, and late-game execution.
Nikola Jokić, who once again delivered an MVP-caliber season, gave everything he had in the series. He finished Game 7 with a triple-double, but it wasn’t enough to counter the Thunder’s explosive offensive burst and clutch plays from their young core. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. also contributed, but key turnovers and missed opportunities down the stretch sealed Denver’s fate.
“This one hurts,” Jokić said in the postgame press conference. “We gave everything we had, but they played great basketball. Credit to them. We’ll take some time, learn from this, and come back stronger.”
For the Thunder, the victory marks a major statement — proof that their youth movement has matured into a legitimate title contender. Their dynamic guard play and lockdown defense frustrated the Nuggets throughout the series, and their composure in Game 7 showed they’re ready for the spotlight.
Denver fans, though heartbroken, applauded their team’s effort and resilience all season long. Despite key injuries and roster challenges, the Nuggets finished with one of the best records in the league and showed flashes of championship grit. Still, falling short in a Game 7 stings, especially for a team with such high expectations.
As the offseason begins, questions now swirl around what’s next for the Nuggets. Will the core remain intact? Can they reload for another title run? One thing’s for sure — the 2025 playoffs have a new storyline, and the road to the Finals no longer runs through Denver.
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