Gordon scored three points! The Nuggets started the game with a good start, Jokic scored 42+22 and beat the league s first place

On May 6, in the NBA playoff semi-finals G1, the Thunder played against the Nuggets at home. In this game, the Nuggets came up first to get into the state, but after that the Thunder continued to counterattack and scored points and took the initiative. After that, the outside line hit one after another to widen the score difference. In the second half, Westbrook then scored points one after another and bitten it. Jokic scored points one after another in the last quarter and approached the score. Gordon made a three-pointer to complete the final kill. In the end, the Nuggets reversed 121-119 and led 1-0 with a big score.

In this game, the Thunder sent two towers to restrict Jokic. Jokic scored points when coming up and got points in the inside, and Murray could also score, but other players were in poor condition. The Thunder felt cold on the outside, which also made them fall into a passive situation, and was once 8 points behind. Then the Thunder made consecutive steals and counterattacks, and Alexander made a jump shot, making a 10-0 offensive to overtake the score. In the second quarter, the Thunder found their touch on the outside and took the initiative on the field, while the Nuggets relied on Jokic to support it. After the Thunder played 60-50 in the first half.

The change of sides and the fight again, the Thunder still took the initiative on the field, and continued to make consecutive shots from the outside to maintain the lead, and once scored 14 points. However, Westbrook scored consecutive points in the internal and external shots to help the team narrow the gap, and was only 5 points behind after three quarters. In the last quarter, Jaylenway caused consecutive kills to help the team break the gap again, while Jokic scored points one after another to close the score. After that, the Thunder's offense suddenly fell into a downturn. Alexander scored 5 points in a row to stabilize, but Jokic continued to lead the team to chase the points, making only 1 point behind in three-point shooting. Then in the penalty shootout, Homgren missed two free throws, and Gordon scored a three-pointer. In the end, the Thunder lost to the Nuggets 119-121.

Thunder still showed super strength, but in the face of the Nuggets' constant pursuit of points, they failed to withstand it. Alexander scored a comprehensive data of 33 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, scoring 13 points in the last quarter; Caruso became a surprise player, with 5 of 9 three-pointers and 20 points, 6 assists and 5 steals; Jaylenway scored 16 points and 7 rebounds, Homegren scored 12 points, Dort 14 points, Harten scored 12 points and 9 rebounds, and every player made a contribution, but unfortunately he failed to withstand it at the last moment.

Jokic, the Nuggets, scored 15 of 29 shots, scored 42 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists, leading the team to win strongly. Gordon made a key three-pointer in the end, scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds in the game; Murray also had 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and Westbrook on the bench scored 18 points, which gave the team great help.