The Denver Nuggets showcased their prowess in a commanding Game 7 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, capitalizing on a dominant second quarter. Despite a sluggish start, the Nuggets surged ahead, outscoring the Clippers decisively in both the second and third quarters. The Clippers' last-minute efforts proved ineffective, leaving the Nuggets to advance to the Western Conference semifinals against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.

Shaquille O'Neal expressed confidence in the Nuggets, highlighting their potential to challenge for the championship, particularly with stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the way. The Nuggets split their regular-season series with the Thunder but secured a notable victory in their most recent matchup, where Jokic and Murray delivered standout performances.