Aaron Gordon gave the Denver Nuggets a thrilling 121-119 win over Oklahoma City with his last-second three-pointer. His clutch shot came despite the Thunder leading 113-102 late in the game. Nikola Jokic created history with 42 points and 22 rebounds for Denver. Gordon also scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds before hitting his game winner. Russell Westbrook returned to his former home court and assisted on the final shot.
Jamal Murray added 21 points as Denver stole Game 1 after finishing their first-round series just two days earlier. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. The Thunder missed a chance to seal victory when Chet Holmgren failed at the free-throw line. Alex Caruso contributed 20 points for Oklahoma City. Denver kept fighting despite Jokic playing through foul trouble.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault defended his late-game strategy after his team lost its lead. Denver interim coach David Adelman praised his team for staying composed under pressure. The Nuggets shot perfect from the free-throw line in the final seconds. Oklahoma City had been resting for a week after sweeping Memphis. Denver looked determined to defend its NBA title from last season.
Jamal Murray added 21 points as Denver stole Game 1 after finishing their first-round series just two days earlier. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. The Thunder missed a chance to seal victory when Chet Holmgren failed at the free-throw line. Alex Caruso contributed 20 points for Oklahoma City. Denver kept fighting despite Jokic playing through foul trouble.
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault defended his late-game strategy after his team lost its lead. Denver interim coach David Adelman praised his team for staying composed under pressure. The Nuggets shot perfect from the free-throw line in the final seconds. Oklahoma City had been resting for a week after sweeping Memphis. Denver looked determined to defend its NBA title from last season.
