Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets came away victorious over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1. After the 121-119 win, MVP finalist Jokić answered a postgame question about his will to get to the free throw line.

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.

They were down 115-106 with three minutes left in the fourth quarter when Nikola Jokic led a comeback. That comeback resulted in a 121-119 win that stunned a Thunder team that won 68 games during the regular season. Jokic ended the night with 42 points, 22 rebounds and six assists. He gave a simple message after the end of the contest.