The 5 starters of Thunder scored two figures in the 1st half, led by 18 points of Shai Gilgeous-Aalexander.
Oklahoma City (AP) -Oklahoma City Thunder has set a record for NBA qualifiers for the first half points with 87 against the Denver Nuggets in match 2 of their semi-final series of the Western conference on Wednesday.
Oklahoma City exceeded the previous 86 record established by Cleveland riders against the Golden State Warriors in match 4 of the NBA final on June 9, 2017. Chet Holmgren, which missed two critical free throws at the end of the match 1, made a pair with a second remains to establish the record.
The Thunder equaled the record of points in half a eliminatory match. Milwaukee had 87 in the second period against Denver on April 23, 1978.
The Thunder pulled 58.8% of the field and carried out 17 of the 18 free throws to take an advance of 87-56 at the break. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paved the way with 18 points. The five starters of Thunder marked two figures in the first half.
Denver won the match 1 121-119 Monday evening.
