The Denver Nuggets might be seeking to bounce again in opposition to Oklahoma Metropolis in recreation 3 after the Thunder ran riot to degree the collection on Wednesday.
Nuggets vs Thunder Recreation 2 Preview
There was no shock in Paycom Heart for recreation 2 of the Nuggets-Thunder, because the collection heads again to Denver all tied up after a convincing win for OKC.
The Thunder had Wednesday’s recreation wrapped up by half time as they managed to attain 87 factors throughout an unstoppable run – which marked a brand new NBA postseason file.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander definitely received the MVP battle in opposition to Nikola Jokic in recreation 2 as OKC acquired its first win within the collection, with the 26-year-old scoring 34 factors and eight assists on simply half-hour.
Jokic recorded a monster statline in recreation 1 with 42 factors, 22 rebounds and 6 assists, however the three-time MVP was way more ineffective in recreation 2 managing simply 17 factors in a blowout.
The Serbian was ejected from recreation 2 after entering into foul hassle early within the third quarter and he should play a lot better than in that efficiency if Denver goes to win recreation 3.
Russell Westbrook led all scores for the Nuggets with 19 factors off the bench. The Nuggets gave up early with an unimaginable deficit and solely Jamal Murray and Jokic had been on the ground for longer than half-hour.
OKC’s bench additionally supplied rather a lot by way of the sport with eight gamers in whole reaching double determine factors.
The Nuggets have confirmed that they’ll beat OKC although and now headed again dwelling to Denver they maintain a bonus, regardless of OKC coming into the sport as 5.5 level favorites.
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Nuggets vs Thunder damage report
Denver Nuggets accidents
C DaRon Holmes III (achilles; out)
Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder accidents
G Nikola Subject (knee; out)
What TV channel is Nuggets vs Thunder on?
Thursday’s Recreation 3 of Nuggets vs Thunder is broadcast nationally on TNT.
