AG (22/8/4 3PM) & MPJ (21/8/5 3PM) Delivered in @nuggets OT Win! 🏔️

In a thrilling overtime battle that had playoff intensity written all over it, the Denver Nuggets came out on top thanks to big-time performances from Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. The duo stepped up in a huge way, combining for 43 points, 16 rebounds, and 9 made three-pointers in the Nuggets’ clutch win that left Ball Arena rocking.

Aaron Gordon, known more for his athleticism and defensive versatility, showed off his full offensive arsenal. He poured in 22 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and knocked down 4 three-pointers—his highest single-game total from deep this postseason. Gordon’s energy was palpable from the jump, attacking the rim with authority and spacing the floor with confidence.

“This is what the playoffs are about,” Gordon said postgame. “It’s about stepping up, being aggressive, and doing whatever your team needs to win.”

Gordon wasn’t just scoring—he was everywhere. From diving for loose balls to battling bigger bodies in the paint, his presence was felt on both ends of the floor. His defensive switchability in overtime helped the Nuggets get key stops when it mattered most.

Alongside him, Michael Porter Jr. once again proved why he’s one of the most dangerous shooters in the league when he finds his rhythm. MPJ tallied 21 points, 8 rebounds, and hit 5 three-pointers, including a crucial one late in regulation that kept the Nuggets within striking distance. His combination of size and shooting touch created constant problems for the defense.

“I knew I had to keep shooting with confidence,” MPJ said. “In games like this, every possession counts. The guys kept finding me, and I just tried to deliver.”

And deliver he did. Whether it was a catch-and-shoot three from the wing or a quick pull-up over a closeout, Porter Jr.’s shotmaking helped spark multiple Nuggets runs. He also held his own defensively, contesting shots and pulling down key rebounds late in the fourth and OT.

While Nikola Jokić remains the engine of Denver’s offense, the team’s success continues to rely on contributions from its supporting cast—and on this night, AG and MPJ more than answered the call. Their combined effort gave Denver the edge it needed to survive the overtime grind and take a pivotal game in the series.

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was full of praise: “Those two guys were fantastic tonight. Aaron brought the fire, and Mike brought the finesse. When they’re playing like that, we’re tough to beat.”

The win puts Denver in a stronger position moving forward in the series, especially with the confidence boost from such a gritty, team-oriented victory. For Gordon and Porter Jr., it was another reminder of how vital they are to the Nuggets’ championship hopes.

“You just have to stay ready, stay locked in,” Gordon said. “We’ve got a long way to go, but games like this show what we’re made of.”

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