David Adelman's Candid Take on the Frustrating Game 2 Defeat

In Game 2, the Denver Nuggets aimed to bolster their narrow series lead but were swiftly caught off guard by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Instead of a close matchup, Denver faced overwhelming pressure. Head coach David Adelman candidly reflected on the team's performance, stating, “We got punked.” The Nuggets faltered under the Thunder’s relentless intensity, suffering an alarming 43-point defeat. With a playoff-record 87 points allowed by halftime, the Nuggets struggled to respond, emphasizing a stark execution gap.