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All the Nuggets needed was an opening.
The Thunder gave them just that, and it led to a dramatic finish Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.
With 2.8 seconds remaining, Denver’s Aaron Gordon caught a pass on the left wing from Russell Westbrook and fired a 3-pointer that changed the complexion of the series.
Gordon’s 3 gave the Nuggets a stunning 121-119 win over the top-seeded Thunder.
Watch the sequence and shot below.
More: OKC Thunder collapses in Game 1 loss to Denver Nuggets on Aaron Gordon shot | 5 takeaways
It was the first loss of the postseason for the Thunder, which had not played in nine days after sweeping Memphis in the opening round.
The two teams meet for Game 2 at 8:30 p.m. CT Wednesday night at Paycom Center.
Jacob Unruh is the deputy sports editor for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jacob? He can be reached at [email protected] or on X/Twitter at @jacobunruh. Support Jacob's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
More: Jalen Williams honors OKC Thunder sideline reporter Nick Gallo with 'E.T.' shirt
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Watch: Nuggets' Aaron Gordon makes game-winning shot vs. OKC Thunder
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The Thunder gave them just that, and it led to a dramatic finish Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.
With 2.8 seconds remaining, Denver’s Aaron Gordon caught a pass on the left wing from Russell Westbrook and fired a 3-pointer that changed the complexion of the series.
Gordon’s 3 gave the Nuggets a stunning 121-119 win over the top-seeded Thunder.
Watch the sequence and shot below.
More: OKC Thunder collapses in Game 1 loss to Denver Nuggets on Aaron Gordon shot | 5 takeaways
It was the first loss of the postseason for the Thunder, which had not played in nine days after sweeping Memphis in the opening round.
The two teams meet for Game 2 at 8:30 p.m. CT Wednesday night at Paycom Center.
Jacob Unruh is the deputy sports editor for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Jacob? He can be reached at [email protected] or on X/Twitter at @jacobunruh. Support Jacob's work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.
More: Jalen Williams honors OKC Thunder sideline reporter Nick Gallo with 'E.T.' shirt
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This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Watch: Nuggets' Aaron Gordon makes game-winning shot vs. OKC Thunder
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