US EditionWestbrook's performance against former team helps Nuggets take 1-0 lead over Thunder
- On May 5, 2025, the Denver Nuggets pulled off a narrow victory against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the opening game of the Western Conference semifinals held in Oklahoma City, winning 121 to 119.
- The game represented Westbrook’s first experience facing the Oklahoma City crowd in the playoffs after beginning his NBA career with the Thunder and previously receiving cheers during regular-season visits as a visiting player.
- Westbrook came off the bench in the first quarter, scored 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting, and assisted Aaron Gordon’s game-winning three-pointer with four seconds remaining.
- Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 42 points and 22 rebounds despite seven turnovers, while Westbrook played 30 key minutes supporting Jokic's performance.
- The Nuggets' victory gave them a 1-0 series lead and set up a crucial Game 2 in Oklahoma City, where the Thunder need a win to avoid falling behind in the series.
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Westbrook helps Nuggets win at OKC
Westbrook helps Nuggets win at OKC
Westbrook's performance against former team helps Nuggets take 1-0 lead over Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Russell Westbrook had yet another magic moment in Oklahoma City. This time, it was for the visitors. Westbrook assisted on Aaron Gordon’s game-winning 3-pointer, and the Denver Nuggets stunned the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Monday night. Westbrook scored 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting and was a key support player for Nikola Jokic’s monster 42-point, 22-rebound performance. It was Westbrook’s first playoff ga…
Aaron Gordon made vow to get Russell Westbrook his NBA ring, and he's taking it personally
Aaron Gordon is Mr Clutch for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs in 2025. The Denver Nuggets are the team that refuses to be beaten. After firing head coach Michael Malone with three games remaining of the regular season, nobody took them seriously as contenders. Now nobody is writing the Nuggets off after their never-say-die attitude has been showcased in the NBA Playoffs so far, and nobody has defined this more than Aaron Gordon. Photo by …
'Turning Boos Into Cheers': Russell Westbrook Is Humbly Regaining His Good Name After 18-Point Game 1 Performance
When the smoke cleared on Denver’s thrilling 121-119 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western conference semifinals, Russell Westbrook was one of the last men standing in victory. The California kid who became the second player in NBA history to average a triple-double for the season, then as his career entered the twilight, became the victim of malicious media attacks, is back in the winner’s circle. RELATED: Top Five Overpa…
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