Gordon’s Late Three Lifts Nuggets Over Thunder in thriller, 121-119

The Denver Nuggets ignited the NBA playoffs with a thrilling 121-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series, thanks to Aaron Gordon’s clutch three-pointer with just seconds remaining.

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The highly anticipated matchup between regular season scoring leader Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic lived up to its billing, but it was Denver’s supporting cast that ultimately sealed the win.

Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a masterful performance with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jokic responded with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, it was Jamal Murray (21 points), Gordon (22 points), and Russell Westbrook (18 points) who stepped up for the Nuggets when it mattered most.

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The game was in the balance heading into the final minutes. After a controversial foul call against Jokic, Oklahoma City had a chance to extend their lead but missed crucial free throws. Gordon then hit a left-wing three-pointer with less than five seconds left, sealing the upset win for the Nuggets.

The two teams will meet again in Oklahoma City on May 8 for Game 2 in this best-of-seven series.

FAQs

• When is Game 2? Game 2 will be held on May 8 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
• What’s next for the Nuggets? The Nuggets will look to build on this victory and take a 2-0 series lead in Game 2.

Did you know? Nikola Jokic has now recorded a triple-double in 13 playoff games, the most in NBA history.

Pro Tip for Fans

Don’t miss Game 2! The atmosphere and intensity will be elevated, with both teams eager to grab a crucial 2-0 lead.

We showed a lot of assembled power at crucial moments. Aaron Gordon, Denver Nuggets

Final Thoughts

The Nuggets’ resilience and courage were on full display in their Game 1 victory. With another challenging contest approaching, they’ll need to maintain this tenacity to shorten their path to the NBA Finals.

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