The Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon was a man alone on the wing Friday with angels at his back. And daggers in his eyes.

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.

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,