Post-game, Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets’ star player, beamed with pride as he reflected on Gordon’s clutch performance. “When I shot it, I knew it wasn’t a miss,” Gordon stated, revealing the confidence that fueled his decisive moment. Jokic, who described the team as a cohesive unit bursting with character and leadership, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the soulful mindset that has become the hallmark of the Nuggets’ success. “We have a lot of leaders who play for the right reasons,” Jokic emphasized, painting a picture of a team united in their quest for victory.