4-3! How can the Thunder eliminate the Nuggets? Defense is the cornerstone, blooming more points, and the two stars shine

On May 19, 2025, this destined to be remembered, on the stage of the NBA Playoff Western Conference semi-finals tiebreak, the Thunder and the Nuggets fought a life-and-death battle. In the end, the Thunder defeated the Nuggets with a huge gap of 125-93, eliminated their opponents 4-3 in total, and advanced to the Western Conference Finals with a head high. They used a refreshing victory to declare that their own era has arrived.

defense is the cornerstone of the Thunder's victory in this game. They built a solid barrier on the defensive end, making the Nuggets' offense difficult. Throughout the game, the Thunder forced the Nuggets to make up as many as 22 turnovers and cleverly used them to score 37 points. This not only reflects the oppressive nature of the Thunder's defense, but also demonstrates their ability to seize opportunities. Caruso showed extremely high defensive skills and tenacious fighting spirit when defending Jokic. His active defense and ball-copying counterattack disrupted the Nuggets' offensive rhythm, brought additional motivation to the Thunder, and became a key link in the team's defensive system. The Thunder team, which is a soldier in the nation, makes the Nuggets unable to defend on the offensive end. As the core of the team, Alexander made full firepower in this game, making 12 of 19 shots, scoring 35 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. He used his accurate shooting and sharp breakthroughs to tear open the Nuggets' defense line and become the most stable output point on the Thunder's offensive end. Whether it is a mid-range jump shot in positional battles or a one-stop dunk in fast breaks, Alexander has shown strong personal abilities and leadership temperament.

Jaylen Williams also performed well, contributing 24 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Especially in the last moment of the first half, his continuous score helped the Thunder to widen the gap, laying a solid foundation for the team's victory. His three-pointer was like a sharp blade, stinging the Nuggets' nerves; his breakthrough pass revitalized the Thunder's offensive system and made the team's offense smoother. In addition to these two core players, Haltenstein made 5 of 7 shots and Caruso made 5 of 7 shots. Other Thunder players also performed well. The whole team blossomed at multiple points, making it difficult for the Nuggets to lose sight of one and the other and make it difficult for them to defend. The victory of this game is a victory of the Thunder team's teamwork and a reflection of their tenacity. They proved with practical actions that youth is not a disadvantage. As long as they have firm beliefs and excellent tactical execution, they can break out their own sky in the NBA arena where there are many strong people.