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In the third game of the NBA Playoff Western Conference semi-finals, the Nuggets faced the Thunder at home. This is not only a wonderful playoff contest, but also a dramatic news that makes people wait for breath. As soon as the game began, the Thunder quickly took the initiative with a strong 9-0 start. The rhythm of the game is like a string of pulling, and both sides score alternately, making it difficult to decide the winner for a while. So, who stood up at the last moment to help the Nuggets achieve a reversal? Let's review this passionate and dramatic competition together. As soon as the match started, the Thunder showed strong attack power. Jaylen Way and Homgren's precise three-point shooting successive hits, combined with Alexander's breakthrough and free throws, letting the Thunder's offense surge like a tide, putting huge pressure on the Nuggets. At the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led the Nuggets by 6 points 28-22 with their keen outside shots and steady rebound control. Although the Nuggets have Murray and Porter's efforts to respond, it is clear that the Thunder's offensive has pushed the Nuggets to the brink of a tough battle.

Entered the second quarter, and the Nuggets began to gradually regain the rhythm of the game. Jokic frequently made fouls in the interior, showing the effectiveness of counterattack. With Murray and Gordon's offensive firepower opened, the Nuggets once surpassed the Thunder by one point. The situation on the field was turbulent, and each score between the two sides made the audience nervous. At the same time, under the leadership of Alexander and Homgren, the Thunder worked hard to stabilize the situation and once again took the lead in their own hands. At the end of the first half, the Thunder maintained a 5-point lead 56-51. The rhythm of this contest has long evolved from "traditional confrontation" to "psychological game", and every gain and loss seems to be savoring a fierce boxing contest.

When the game enters the second half, the competition is still fierce. Although the Nuggets have always chased the score, Jokic's form has never reached its peak, and his multiple mistakes have made the Nuggets passive for a time. But with the help of Porter and Gordon, the Nuggets gradually regained their offensive feeling and even surpassed the Thunder by 2 points at some point. The climax of the game seemed to heat up, and neither side was willing to give up. Thunder's Caruso seized the opportunity and helped the team regain the lead with a wave of key scores. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder led the Nuggets by 3 points 83-80. The moment of the decisive battle has finally come. The offensive and defensive transformation of both sides is becoming increasingly tense, and every round is extremely important. As the game was approaching the end, the Nuggets and the Thunder almost took turns to score, and the atmosphere reached an extreme of tension. Especially when the score reached 97-97, the suspense instantly rose to its peak. At this critical moment, Gordon stepped forward and equalized the ball from outside the three-point line, dragging the game into overtime. At this time, many fans believed that the Nuggets were about to celebrate the victory, but Alexander's final shot failed to hit, and Jokic's three-pointer also missed the basket, which is a pity. At the beginning of overtime, the Nuggets' offensive surged like a tide, Jokic took the lead in scoring at the basket, Porter and Murray made their efforts, and the Nuggets quickly scored a 7-0 climax and firmly grasped the initiative in victory. Although the Thunder tried hard to fight back, both physical strength and morale seemed insufficient at the critical moment of overtime. In the end, the Nuggets reversed the Thunder in overtime 113-104, rewriting the big score to 2-1, successfully achieving the victory in this round.

Netizens' comments on this game were enthusiastic and diverse. Many fans believe that although the Thunder performed very well in regular time, their mistakes in overtime and lack of key scoring points have become key factors in their losses. Alexander's failure at a critical moment made many people sigh: "This is a growth trouble that young players must experience. They are worth looking forward to in the future, but today's mistakes have cost them." Similarly, for the Nuggets, although Jokic's performance was not as strong as expected, the outstanding performance of Murray, Gordon and others can be called the "team savior." Especially Gordon's three-pointer not only helped the team equalize the score, but also was a key turning point in this game.

This game shows not only the competition of scores on the field, but also the collision of the two teams in terms of psychology and tactics. Although Thunder has strong strength, their mistakes at critical moments eventually made them pass by victory. The Nuggets found the key to victory with their tenacious fighting spirit and team collaboration, fully demonstrating that they not only rely on the abilities of star players, but also rely on the cohesion and on-the-spot reaction of the team. In the playoff competition, only a team that can keep calm in the face of pressure can go further. This contest is not only a victory on the basketball court, but also a victory of psychological quality and teamwork.