The Denver Nuggets achieved an exciting victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder by 119-121 in the first game of the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA. The decisive three-pointer by Aaron Gordon with 2.8 seconds left was key to the triumph of the Denver team, which now leads the series 1-0.
The game was close from start to finish, with both teams fighting point by point for the victory. The Denver Nuggets managed to stay in the game thanks to their solid team play and standout performances from players like Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
However, it was Aaron Gordon who became the hero of the night by scoring the winning three-pointer that silenced the Oklahoma City Thunder fans. His basket with only seconds left in the game sealed the Nuggets' victory and gave them an early lead in the series.
After this thrilling match, the Denver Nuggets will look to maintain their level in the next game to continue surprising in this Western semifinal. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder will need to regroup and work on tactical adjustments to try to even the series in the next matchup. The excitement and intensity promise to continue being the protagonists of this thrilling series between two teams determined to go far in the NBA playoffs.