The Denver Nuggets entered Round 2 of the playoffs riding the momentum of a hard-fought (4-3) Round 1 series win over the Los Angeles Clippers. They opened strong with a thrilling (121-119) victory in Game 1 against the Thunder,

After the Oklahoma City Thunder 's 149-106 Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets, the latter have begun with the mind games. Aaron Gordon took to reporters to swear the first seed has gotten away with fouls, specifically against Nikola Jokic.

Game 2 of the series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets was a one-sided beatdown. The Thunder smoked the Nuggets 149-106. Aaron Gordon was quick to find fault with external sources. "They're fouling, point blank period, throughout the game," Gordon told the media after Game 2.