The Nuggets forced overtime via another clutch play from Aaron Gordon, and they ultimately outlasted the Thunder by outscoring them 11-2 in the extra period. This led to a 113-104 win for the Nuggets, who have now taken a 2-1 series lead in this West semis clash.

Every possible pearly white, from a star who traditionally lets his game do the talking, glinted from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mouth as he strolled off the floor at Ball Arena on Friday

Alexander peered into the crowd during his stroll off the court and smiled, the only visible set of teeth amid a line of seething Thunder players.  Jeers swelled in his direction. His ears perked up at them,