Thunder Nation Stands Strong: OKC Fans' Midnight Airport Rally Goes Viral with Chants of 'Thunder Up
Thunder Fans Welcome Team Home After Game 6 Loss, Game 7 Odds Revealed
After a tough 119-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets that evened their second-round series at 3-3, the Oklahoma City Thunder wasted no time flying home to regroup for Sunday’s decisive Game 7. Despite it being well past midnight local time, dozens of passionate Thunder fans gathered at the airport to welcome the team back to OKC.
Thunder’s official Twitter account shared clips of the heartwarming scene. Before the team plane even landed, fans could be heard chanting “O-K-C” while holding up oversized cutouts of Alex Caruso, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Chet Holmgren. Even in defeat, the atmosphere was electric, as supporters shouted words of encouragement and rallied behind their squad.
When the players finally deplaned, many wore weary expressions after a grueling Game 6, but still took time to wave, fist bump, and thank fans for their unwavering support.
ESPN Updates Game 7 Win Probability
Following the Game 6 outcome, ESPN’s analytics team updated the series win probabilities. Despite the road loss, the Thunder still hold a 64.9% chance of advancing to the Western Conference Finals, compared to 35.1% for the defending champion Nuggets.
With Game 7 set for early Sunday morning, the stage is set for an epic finish in OKC — and it’s clear the Thunder faithful will be ready.
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