The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder escaped the Denver Nuggets in an overtime thriller on Friday night. OKC won 127-121.
The game was extremely intense, including having a moment where Nikola Jokic looked possessed, as he looked to want to brawl with Jaylin Williams. This occurred after Lu Dort intentionally hip-checked Jokic, which the three-time MVP did not like.
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The game saw the return of the reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who dropped 36 points and nine assists, while Chet Holmgren added 15 points, 21 rebounds (career-high), and three blocks.
For the Nuggets, Jokic recorded 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 14 assists, while Jamal Murray led all scorers with 39 points.
Fans reacted to the thrilling game on social media.
This was a preview of what may be the Western Conference Finals this year. If so, fans will be ecstatic.
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