“We stayed in character.” That’s how coach Mark Daigneault explained the Thunder’s Game 7 blowout over Denver: “We didn’t panic. We bet on who we are, individually and collectively.”
Oklahoma City, the youngest team ever to reach the conference finals, overcame early nerves and beat the Nuggets 125-93.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 35 points, admitted he felt anxious before tip-off: “This group could be the best I’ve ever played with. But you never know how much time you’ve got.” OKC now faces Minnesota for a spot in the NBA Finals.
Source: The Athletic
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