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.

Superstar center Nikola Jokić led the way with a truly Herculean performance. He scored 42 points on 15-of-29 field-goal shooting and added 22 rebounds, six assists and two blocked shots. According to StatMamba, he was the first player to ever post 42 points, 22 boards and six assists in a playoff game.

Yes, Aaron Gordon made the game-winning shot that created a mesmerizing final win probability chart. Yes, the Thunder choked in a game the resilient Nuggets stole, which Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault took responsibility for.