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Thunder set NBA playoff record for first-half points with 87 vs. Denver in Game 2 of West semis

In Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 87 points in the first half, establishing a new NBA playoff record for points scored in the opening half.
The Thunder sought to recover after dropping Game 1 at home, a contest in which Chet Holmgren failed to convert two important free throws but later sank two with a second left to establish a new record.
Oklahoma City connected on nearly 59% of their shots from the floor and converted 17 out of 18 free throw attempts, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the team by scoring 18 points. By halftime, every starter had reached double-digit scoring.
The Thunder won 149-106 to even the series, with coach Mark Daigneault saying the team looked sharp and stayed true to their season style while Denver's interim coach called them a tough team.
This performance made Oklahoma City the first team to post two postseason wins by at least 40 points, suggesting their resilience despite a home Game 1 loss and an energized series atmosphere.

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