With 9.1 seconds left, Denver, which trailed 119-118, fouled Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, who missed both ensuing free throws. Christian Braun grabbed the rebound, and Westbrook pushed the ball downcourt and found Aaron Gordon for the game-winning 3-pointer.

Nothing easy! Game 7!” Series tied 3-3 Game 7s are categorically awesome, and Game 7s specifically between the fourth and fifth seeds feel as close as things can get. This series with the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets has delivered on every front — the overtime finish in Game 1,

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.