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Jalen Williams
Oklahoma City Thunder

Jalen Williams

Oklahoma City Thunder • #8 SG

Jalen Williams Leads Thunder with 24 Points and 7 Assists in Win Over Nuggets on May 18, 2025

Jalen Williams scored 24 points with 7 assists for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their 125-93 win over the Denver Nuggets.

What It Means

Jalen Williams had a strong performance in the Thunder's win over the Nuggets, scoring 24 points and leading the game with 7 assists. He shot 58.8% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, in 32 minutes on the court.

This game added to his postseason streak of 11 straight games with at least 4 assists. Williams has averaged 19.6 points and 5.7 assists per game in the postseason.

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Chet Holmgren
Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren

Oklahoma City Thunder • #7 PF

Chet Holmgren Posts Double-Double with 13 Points and 11 Rebounds in Thunder's 125-93 Win Over Nuggets on May 18, 2025

In the game against the Denver Nuggets, Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds, leading his team to a 125-93 victory.

What It Means

Chet Holmgren recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds in the game against the Denver Nuggets. He led the game in rebounds and blocks, playing 28 minutes on the court.

Holmgren has grabbed 8 or more rebounds in six straight games. This performance aligns with his postseason average of 9.7 rebounds per game and 15.7 points per game.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City Thunder • #2 PG

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 35 Points and Leads Oklahoma City Thunder to 125-93 Win Over Denver Nuggets on May 18, 2025

In a 125-93 win over the Denver Nuggets, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 35 points with 3 steals and 36 minutes on the court.

What It Means

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an impressive game against the Denver Nuggets, scoring 35 points. He played 36 minutes, grabbed 3 steals, and shot 63.2% from the field.

In the postseason, he has scored 18 or more points in 10 straight games. This game performance aligns with his season average of 29 points per game in the playoffs.

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Alex Caruso
Oklahoma City Thunder

Alex Caruso

Oklahoma City Thunder • #9 PG

Alex Caruso Leads Oklahoma City Thunder with 11 Points and 3 Steals in Win Over Denver Nuggets on May 18, 2025

Alex Caruso, playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, scored 11 points with 3 steals in a 125-93 win against the Denver Nuggets on May 18, 2025, leading the game in steals.

What It Means

Alex Caruso delivered a solid performance against the Denver Nuggets, scoring 11 points and grabbing 3 steals in 25 minutes. His shooting was efficient, hitting 5 of 7 shots for a 71.4% field goal percentage.

For the postseason, Caruso has averaged 9.3 points per game. In the last 3 playoff games, his scoring increased to 11.3 points per game with 3 assists, showing his ability to contribute consistently. He maintained a streak in the first round with 3+ assists in 4 straight games.

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Jamal Murray
Denver Nuggets

Jamal Murray

Denver Nuggets • #27 SG

Jamal Murray Shines with Three Steals and Blocks in Denver Nuggets' Loss to Oklahoma City Thunder on May 18, 2025

Jamal Murray led both the game and his team in blocks and steals with 3 steals during the Denver Nuggets' 93-125 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 18, 2025.

What It Means

Jamal Murray's performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder included 3 steals, leading both the game and his team. Despite the loss, he maintained his streak of scoring at least 13 points in 14 straight postseason games.

In this game, Murray contributed 13 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists while playing 34 minutes. His performance is consistent with his postseason averages of 21.8 points and 5.2 assists per game.

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Nikola Jokic
Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic

Denver Nuggets • #15 C

Nikola Jokić Leads Denver Nuggets with 20 Points and 7 Assists in Loss to Oklahoma City Thunder on May 18, 2025

Nikola Jokić led the Denver Nuggets with 20 points and 7 assists in a 93-125 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, playing 36 minutes.

What It Means

Nikola Jokić put up 20 points and 7 assists in 36 minutes against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also grabbed 9 rebounds, maintaining his streak of 7+ rebounds in 14 straight postseason games.

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Jalen Brunson
New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson

New York Knicks • #11 PG

Jalen Brunson Scores 23 Points and Leads Knicks to 119-81 Win Over Celtics on May 16, 2025

Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and had 6 assists as the New York Knicks won 119-81 against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 16, 2025.

What It Means

Jalen Brunson stood out with 23 points and 6 assists in the Knicks' victory over the Celtics. He led both teams in scoring and exceeded his projection by 2 points, shooting 57.1% from the field.

Brunson has now delivered 5 or more assists in 12 consecutive games. His postseason average of 28.8 points per game shows his strong performance.

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Josh Hart
New York Knicks

Josh Hart

New York Knicks • #3 SG

Josh Hart Posts Double-Double With 11 Rebounds and 11 Assists in Knicks' 119-81 Win Over Celtics on May 16, 2025

Josh Hart of the New York Knicks recorded a triple-double with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in their 119-81 win over the Boston Celtics on May 16, 2025.

What It Means

Josh Hart had a strong game against the Boston Celtics, achieving a triple-double with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. He led the game in assists and surpassed his projections, exceeding by 3 rebounds and 5 assists.

This performance aligns with his postseason averages of 8.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Hart has also maintained a streak of grabbing 6 or more rebounds in 12 straight postseason games.

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OG Anunoby
New York Knicks

OG Anunoby

New York Knicks • #8 SF

OG Anunoby Scores 23 Points and Leads Knicks to 119-81 Win Over Celtics on May 16, 2025

OG Anunoby led the New York Knicks with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and standout defensive stats in their 119-81 win over the Boston Celtics on May 16, 2025.

What It Means

OG Anunoby had a standout game against the Boston Celtics, leading the New York Knicks with 23 points and 9 rebounds. He also led the game in blocks and steals, showing strong defensive skills in his 37 minutes on the court.

In the postseason, Anunoby is averaging 15.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. His performance against the Celtics exceeded his postseason averages, with a shooting percentage of 38.9% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc.

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Jaylen Brown
Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics • #7 SF

Jaylen Brown Shines with 20 Points, 6 Assists, and Strong Defense in Loss to Knicks on May 16, 2025

Jaylen Brown scored 20 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the Boston Celtics' 81-119 loss to the New York Knicks on May 16, 2025.

What It Means

Jaylen Brown put up 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in the Celtics' loss to the Knicks. He led his team in scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals during the game.

This performance marked Brown's 10th straight game with at least 19 points and 6 rebounds in the postseason.

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