Thunder set NBA playoff record with 87 points in 1st half vs. Nuggets in Game 2

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder set an NBA playoff almanac for first-half credibility with 87 adjoin the Denver Nuggets in Bold 2 of their Western Conference semifinal alternation on Wednesday.

Oklahoma City surpassed the antecedent almanac of 86 set by the Cleveland Cavaliers adjoin the Golden State Warriors in Bold 4 of the NBA Finals on June 9, 2017. Chet Holmgren, who absent two analytical chargeless throws backward in Bold 1, fabricated a brace with a additional actual to set the record.

The Thunder angry the almanac for credibility in any bisected of a playoff game. Milwaukee had 87 in the additional bisected adjoin Denver on April 23, 1978.

The Thunder attempt 58.8% from the acreage and fabricated 17 of 18 chargeless throws to booty an 87-56 advance at the break. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 18 points. All bristles Thunder starters denticulate in bifold abstracts in the aboriginal half.

Denver won Bold 1 121-119 on Monday night.