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Cason Wallace’s Poster Dunk On Nikola Jokic In Game 7 Goes Viral

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace's poster dunk on Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic during Game 7 goes viral
Liam Willerup|
May 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives to the net against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the fourth quarter during game six of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
May 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives to the net against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the fourth quarter during game six of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Sunday marks the end of Conference Semifinals in the NBA Playoffs, with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of their series. After defending their court in Game 6, the Nuggets forced a decisive Game 7, where the winner goes on to face the Minnesota Timberwolves for a shot at the NBA Finals.

While the storyline heading into the game revolved around Aaron Gordon and his surprising availability after being assessed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, the headline shortly changed to OKC's dominance with a 14-point halftime lead. Then, during the third quarter, the Thunder emphasized their lead with a highlight reel play.

Running the fast break, Thunder guard Cason Wallace rose up and threw down a poster dunk on Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. While Jokic isn't known for being a shot blocker, Wallace isn't known as a highlight reel dunker. A key Thunder reserve, Wallace emphasized the massive lead that OKC had built.

Heading into the third quarter, the Nuggets are down 25 points, with their hopes of advancing getting slimmer by the minute. However, OKC's defense has been a problem for Denver, forcing them to shoot poorly from three and disrupting Jokic as well.

If Oklahoma City can hold on, they'll advance to the first Western Conference Finals since 2016, when Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant were both still with the team. As for the Nuggets, they'll enter the offseason and look to retool their roster for next year.

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LIAM WILLERUP

A 2024 graduate of the University of Miami, Liam spent several years covering the University’s football and basketball teams. An avid basketball fan, you can find Liam on X @theleftyliam where he’s constantly sharing his thoughts.

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