US EditionGordon's game-winner, Jokic's 42 points, 22 rebounds lead Nuggets past Thunder
- The Denver Nuggets edged out the top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Monday night in the opening matchup of their Western Conference semifinal series, with Aaron Gordon sinking a decisive three-pointer in the final seconds.
- Denver erased a deficit that reached 14 points during the third quarter and overcame a 12-point disadvantage with just over eight minutes remaining, while Oklahoma City had the advantage of resting for more than a week following their series sweep of Memphis.
- Nikola Jokic dominated with 42 points and 22 rebounds despite accruing five fouls, while Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, and Jamal Murray scored 21 points for Denver.
- Gordon said, "We just didn’t want to miss the moment, didn’t want to miss the opportunity," and interim Denver coach David Adelman praised Gordon, calling him "the soul of our team" with two unforgettable moments.
- Denver's comeback and clutch execution put pressure on Oklahoma City, suggesting a competitive series ahead where the Nuggets’ resilience and star performances could be decisive.
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Aaron Gordon went to the postgame interview room after his latest heroic moment for the Denver Nuggets, took a seat with his two nephews on his lap, and waited for somebody to say something.
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Aaron Gordon went to the postgame interview room after his latest heroic moment for the Denver Nuggets, took a seat with his two nephews on his lap and waited for somebody to say something. He finally broke the silence by…
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OKLAHOMA CITY — If the Nuggets are destined to be consumed by the best-rested team in the West, they’re at least going to resist like crazy. Chet Holmgren missed a pair of free throws with eight seconds left, and Aaron Gordon buried a 3-pointer in the chaos that followed with 2.8 seconds remaining to steal a stunning 121-119 Game 1 win from the Thunder. On fumes from a seven-game slugfest, the Nuggets kept gritting their teeth and hanging on for…
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