Thunder’s Historic Performance in NBA Playoffs: 87 First-Half Points!

Oklahoma City Thunder Sets New NBA Record

The Oklahoma City Thunder made NBA history on May 7, 2025, in their Game 2 matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The Thunder scored a staggering 87 points in the first half alone, setting a new NBA playoff record for most points in a half.

“The Thunder scored 44 points in the first quarter and 43 in the second, shattering the previous record of 77 points in a half during the playoffs.”

Thunder’s Trio Leads the Way

The Thunder’s historic performance was led by a trio of outstanding players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, while Josh Giddey and Luguentz Dort contributed 21 and 19 points respectively.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance was particularly impressive, as he tied the series against Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets’ star center.

Nuggets Struggle to Keep Up

The Denver Nuggets struggled to keep up with the Thunder’s offensive onslaught. Despite a valiant effort, they were unable to overcome the deficit and fell short in the game.

Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 28 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Thunder’s historic performance.

Looking Ahead

The Thunder will look to build on their historic performance as they continue their playoff run. The Nuggets, meanwhile, will need to regroup and find a way to slow down the Thunder’s offense if they hope to stay in the series.

Did you know?

Pro Tip: The Thunder’s 87 first-half points were more than the Nuggets scored in the entire game (82 points).

FAQs

What was the previous record for most points in a half during the playoffs?

77 points, set by the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals.

Who led the Thunder in scoring in their Game 2 victory?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with 35 points.

What was the final score of the game?

Thunder 124, Nuggets 114.

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