Jokic Dominates, Gordon Seals Game-Winner

In a thrilling start to the NBA Playoffs Western Conference semifinals, Nikola Jokic delivered a monstrous performance and Aaron Gordon hit a clutch game-winner to lift the Denver Nuggets over the Oklahoma City Thunder, 121-119, in Game 1.

Jokic Powers Denver with 42 Points

Jokic was unstoppable, pouring in 42 points and grabbing 22 rebounds. He attacked from all over the court—scoring inside, from mid-range, and even hitting from beyond the arc. Despite tight defense from Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein, Jokic controlled the paint and served as the engine of Denver’s offense.

Gordon Sinks the Winner

With Denver trailing by one in the final moments, Russell Westbrook—playing in his first playoff game against his former team—drove and kicked the ball to Aaron Gordon. With the shot clock winding down, Gordon calmly buried a three-pointer from the wing, giving the Nuggets a two-point lead with seconds to spare.

Oklahoma City had no timeouts left. Their last-second attempt failed, and Denver secured the win.

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Key Supporting Roles

Jamal Murray contributed 21 points and played a critical role in orchestrating the offense. Together, he and Jokic were responsible for 74% of the team’s scoring via points or assists. Gordon added 22 points and 14 rebounds, marking his second clutch performance of the postseason. His earlier buzzer-beating dunk helped eliminate the Clippers in the first round.

Thunder Fight Hard but Fall Short

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Alex Caruso added 20 points, six assists, and five steals, continuing his strong postseason.

Holmgren had a tough break, missing two critical free throws with less than a minute to go. Jokic, despite picking up a fifth foul after a flagrant elbow on Lu Dort, stayed aggressive as Denver rallied from a nine-point deficit.

With this win, the defending champions take a 1–0 series lead and steal home court advantage heading into Game 2. Expect fireworks as both teams gear up for another battle.

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