The Thunder left no doubt in Game 7, dismantling the Nuggets behind 22 forced turnovers and a swarming defense.

On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder pushed past the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals by a final score of 125-93. It was a contentious series throughout, but the Thunder showed signs of growth and development, and their victory on Sunday was a coming-of-age moment for their young roster.

This is why the Thunder craved Caruso — for his championship experience and obviously for his dogged defensive mentality. He’s now the first guard off the bench in most situations, and his value soared in the semifinals when he was asked to help check Nikola Jokić, of all people.

Lu Dort sparked the Oklahoma City Thunder's rally past the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs with three 3-pointers in a span of less than two minutes in the fourth quarter.

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to face the Denver Nuggets for Game 4 of their Round 2 NBA playoff series on Sunday. The Nuggets hold a 2-1 series lead. The Thunder's offense dried up in their 113-104 Game 3 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Friday.