Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball away from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets scores over Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during overtime of the Nuggets’ 113-104 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to the ball being knocked out of bounds after stealing it from Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets screens Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder as Jamal Murray (27) drives during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets raises his hands after finishing through contact against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues a call during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets knocks down a three pointer over Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets screens Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder as he grabs Nikola Jokic (15) during overtime of the Nuggets’ 113-104 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets argues a call with referee Ray Acosta (54) during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls out after making contact with Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during overtime of the Nuggets’ 113-104 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives on Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being whistled for a foul during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cason Wallace (22) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets as he passes to Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets spins around Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Peyton Watson (8) and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets vie for a rebound against Chet Holmgren (7) and Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets holds his form as he sinks a clutch 3-pointer over Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder with less than 30 seconds to play during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets smiles as he shakes hands with Aaron Gordon (32) after a mid-range jumper by Gordon during overtime of the Nuggets’ 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with Nikola Jokic (15) after overtime of the Nuggets’ 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after overtime of the Nuggets’ 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. The Nuggets took a 2-1 series lead in their Western Conference semifinal. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball away from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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