Jokić fueled a second-half comeback against the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals with 42 points and 22 rebounds before Gordon hit a game-winning three in the final seconds to give Denver a 121-119 win.

The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will face the No. 4-seeded Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 10, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) AP