Aaron Gordon's Clutch 3-Pointer Seals Nuggets' Thrilling Victory Over Thunder in Game 1
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In a dramatic finish to Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, the Denver Nuggets edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 121-119 victory. Aaron Gordon's game-winning 3-pointer, assisted by Russell Westbrook, capped a stunning comeback for the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic led the team with 42 points and 22 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 for the Thunder.
Key Points
Aaron Gordon hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds to secure a 121-119 win for the Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic had an outstanding performance with 42 points and 22 rebounds.
Russell Westbrook, formerly of the Thunder, assisted on the game-winning shot.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
The Thunder missed a desperation shot at the buzzer after running out of timeouts.
Chet Holmgren's missed free throws provided the Nuggets with the opportunity to win.
The Nuggets staged a comeback after trailing by 9 points with under seven minutes left.
