In a dramatic finish to Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Aaron Gordon’s clutch three-pointer with 2.8 seconds remaining propelled the Denver Nuggets to a 121–119 victory over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. (ESPN.com)
🔥 Fourth-Quarter Comeback
The Nuggets trailed by 13 points in the fourth quarter but mounted a 19–6 run to close the game. Nikola Jokić led the charge with a dominant performance, recording 42 points, 22 rebounds, and 6 assists. Russell Westbrook, returning to Oklahoma City, contributed 18 points off the bench and delivered the assist to Gordon for the game-winning shot. (Reuters, Diario AS)
🏀 Key Moments
- Chet Holmgren’s Missed Free Throws: With 10 seconds left and the Thunder leading 119–118, Holmgren missed two crucial free throws, setting the stage for the Nuggets’ comeback. (SI)
- Gordon’s Game-Winner: After securing the rebound, Denver pushed the ball upcourt. Westbrook found Gordon open on the wing, who then sank the decisive three-pointer.
📊 Player Highlights
- Aaron Gordon: 22 points, 14 rebounds, including the game-winning three-pointer. (SI)
- Nikola Jokić: 42 points, 22 rebounds, 6 assists. (Diario AS)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): 33 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists.
🗓️ Looking Ahead
The series continues with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday in Oklahoma City. (Reuters)
