Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-doubles in Game 6 loss
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Holmgren amassed 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 119-107 loss to the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Holmgren led the Thunder with 11 rebounds, recording his fourth double-double of the series. Having tallied just three total blocks over the past three games, Holmgren's impact on the defensive end has been somewhat muted by the Nuggets. However, he remains one of the best shot-blockers in the league and will undoubtedly look to have more of an impact when the two teams face off one final time Sunday.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Game-high 32 points not enough
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Gilgeous-Alexander closed with 32 points (11-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-11 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 35 minutes during Thursday's 119-107 loss to the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Gilgeous-Alexander tallied a game-high 32 points, scoring at least 30 points for the fourth time in the series. However, his production was not enough as the Thunder ran out of steam late, handing the victory to Denver. Gilgeous-Alexander appeared to injure his hand early in the game but it didn't slow him down on the offensive end. The two teams will meet one more time with everything on the line, with Gilgeous-Alexander likely to be leading the charge for Oklahoma City.
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Thunder's Jalen Williams: Struggles with shot in loss
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Williams posted six points (3-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 119-107 loss to the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Williams struggled to find his rhythm on the offensive end, shooting under 40 percent for the third straight game. Although his scoring came up a little short of the mark, he added a season-high 10 assists to go with four defensive stats. With the series now headed for Game 7, it's going to be all hands on deck for Oklahoma City as it looks to avoid elimination.
Caruso totaled 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 victory over the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Caruso notched his third double-digit scoring effort of the series and fifth of the postseason in Tuesday's Game 5 win. The defensive ace went without a steal or block for the second straight game, but on the flip side, he knocked down multiple three-pointers for the third game in a row. Caruso continuing to cash in on open jumpers would be huge for the Thunder in their quest for a title.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Scores 14 in win
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Holmgren notched 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Holmgren followed up his first single-digit performance of the playoffs in Game 4 with an efficient 14 points in a Game 5 win. Although he fell short of a double-double, the 23-year-old has been a key presence in the paint all postseason. In nine playoff games, Holmgren is averaging 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks on 43.9 percent shooting from the field and 34.9 percent from deep.
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Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Strong showing in Game 5
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Hartenstein tallied 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 victory over the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Hartenstein posted a personal postseason-high in points during a pivotal Game 5 win for the Thunder. The 27-year-old glue guy has continued his steady, regular-season play into the postseason. Hartenstein is averaging 11.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 blocks on 54.0 percent shooting in five games this series against the Nuggets.
Thunder's Jalen Williams: Nears double-double in win
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Williams provided 18 points (5-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Williams finished as the Thunder's second-leading scorer while posting a team-high mark in rebounds. However, the All-Star struggled with efficiency once again and has shot just 36.7 percent from the field in the Western Conference Semifinals. In the second round, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 18.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across 35.6 minutes per game. Williams and the Thunder will look to close out the series on the road in Game 6 on Thursday.
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Thunder's Luguentz Dort: Sinks four triples in victory
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Dort notched 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Dort went just 1-for-4 from three-point range across the first three quarters. However, the defensive-minded swingman hit three clutch triples in the first six minutes of the fourth, helping the Thunder pull within striking distance down the stretch. Dort has shot just 32.6 percent from the field in the Western Conference Semifinals, during which he has averaged 9.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 27.6 minutes per contest.
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Stuffs stat sheet in victory
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Gilgeous-Alexander produced 31 points (12-23 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 victory over Denver in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Gilgeous-Alexander logged team-high marks in points, assists and steals in Game 5. Additionally, he recorded his third 30-plus-point performance of the second round to help the Thunder take a 3-2 series lead over Denver. The superstar point guard has stuffed the stat sheet in the Western Conference Semifinals, averaging 28.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.6 steals across 38.4 minutes per game. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will look to close out the series on the road in Game 6 on Thursday.
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