Nuggets' Aaron Gordon makes gambling shot against OKC Thunder

The thunder gave them exactly that and led to a dramatic end on Monday evening in game 1 of the Western Conference in the Paycom Center.

With 2.8 seconds, Aaron Gordon from Denver improved a pass on the left wing of Russell Westbrook and fired a 3 pointer that changed the complexion of the series.

Gordons 3 achieved a breathtaking 121-119 victory over the top seed done.

Take a look at the sequence and shoot below.

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It was the first loss of the night season for the thunder that had not played in the opening round in nine days.

The two teams meet on Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m. CT in the Paycom Center for game 2.

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