At one point in the opening quarter Jaylin Williams fouled Nikola Jokic and then gave the Nuggets big man a shove. Williams was then quickly approached by Russell Westbrook who let him know that was not a good touch.

Charles Barkley is imploring the Nuggets to throw Russell Westbrook out there to help Nikola Jokic with their season now on the line.

With 9.1 seconds left, Denver, which trailed 119-118, fouled Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, who missed both free throws. Christian Braun grabbed the rebound, and Westbrook pushed the ball downcourt and found Aaron Gordon for the game-winning 3-pointer.