It’s not Jokic, why did the Nuggets win narrowly? The biggest hero has been revealed: both offense and defense are excellent, and a fatal blow!

In the fierce NBA playoffs on May 6, 2025, the Nuggets and the Thunder staged a thrilling showdown. In the end, the Nuggets narrowly defeated the Thunder 121-119, and Aaron Gordon became a well-deserved hero in this battle with a three-pointer worth a thousand gold. Even Jokic scored a super double-double with 42 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists, but it could not conceal Gordon's glory in the decisive moment. The

game entered the last 9.5 seconds, and the Thunder took the lead 119-118, holding the lead, while the Nuggets only had the last chance to attack. At this time, the ball was handed over to Westbrook and he quickly passed the ball to Gordon at a 45-degree angle on the right. In the flash, Gordon took a decisive move, the basketball cut through the sky and entered the net! This three-pointer is not only a quasi-winning kill, but also directly shatters the Thunder's dream of turning the tables. In the high-pressure environment of the playoffs, Gordon used his big heart to interpret what "Mr. Decisive" means.

In fact, Gordon's outstanding performance in this game was by no means accidental. In the whole game, he made 7 of 15 shots, 3 of 6 three-pointers, and 5 of 5 free throws, efficiently scoring a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Especially in the last quarter of the game, when the two sides were in a stalemate, Gordon grabbed key rebounds many times, retaining offensive opportunities for the Nuggets and laying the groundwork for the final winning goal. His comprehensive performance on both offense and defense has become an important guarantee for the team to win.

It is worth mentioning that this is the second time Gordon has completed his final victory this season. In the first round of the game against the Clippers, he used a hit to help the team pass the game with a hit. After standing up at critical moments continuously, showing strong psychological qualities and ability to end the game, Gordon has become an indispensable "key gentleman" in the Nuggets.

Although Westbrook contributed 18 points and sent key assists, Caruso also scored 20 points and 5 steals for the Thunder, these data were overshadowed in front of Gordon's final kill. Although Jokic performed as a dominant performance, it was Gordon's stand-up that made the Nuggets laugh to the end at the most critical moment of the game.

This victory not only demonstrated the Nuggets' strong resilience, but also made Aaron Gordon's name remembered again. In the NBA arena where superstars are gathering, he may not be the most dazzling star, but when the team needs him the most, he can always prove his value with practical actions. As the playoffs deepen, whether Gordon can continue to remain hot and help the Nuggets go further is worth all fans' expectations.