The Oklahoma City Thunder opened Game 2 with impressive momentum, quickly establishing an 18-9 lead over the Denver Nuggets. Isaiah Hartenstein shone early, scoring six points along with two assists and two rebounds, showing his prowess with a signature push shot just inside the free-throw line. The previous game was a nail-biter, with the Nuggets sneaking by with a 121-119 win, thanks to Nikola Jokić’s stellar performance of 42 points, 22 rebounds, and six assists. The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, but crucial free throws missed by Chet Holmgren allowed Aaron Gordon to hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer.

Alex Caruso made history in the last match, becoming the first player to record five steals, five assists, five three-pointers, and two blocks in a playoff game, contributing significantly during his limited minutes. Despite their dominant regular season performance, the Thunder faced their first real playoff test against a seasoned Nuggets team that capitalized on clutch moments effectively. As both teams head into the critical stages of the series, questions loom over whether Oklahoma City can learn from their mistakes and tie the series.