The Nuggets’ three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who is again a finalist for the award, had 42 points, 22 rebounds and six assists. He scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and was 15-for-29 from the field and 10-for-13 on free throws.

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.

Nikola Jokic had 42 points and 22 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to give the Nuggets a stunning 121-119 comeback win over the top-seeded Thunder on Monday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.