Obviously, this was the second game-winner of the playoffs for Gordon, who won Game 4 of Denver's first-round series at the buzzer with a dunk. Jokić, meanwhile, just had one of the best playoff games of his illustrious career to steal home-court advantage. He ended the night with 42 points, 22 rebounds and six assists to seal the victory.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to pass the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) AP

The Denver Nuggets look to follow a Game 1 stunner on Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference Playoff series.