First of all, that thought process probably glosses over these Nuggets' demonstrated resilience over the years a bit too much. These guys never stop coming, as they have often found a way to hang around enough when it matters most.

The Nuggets trailed by 14 in the second half and still by nine with three minutes to go, but Nikola Jokic scored 40 and Aaron Gordon buried a late 3-pointer.

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s firm grip on Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets was stripped so quickly it left Chet Holmgren frozen.