It wasn't a game-winner, but Gordon planted the seeds to see the Thunder get called for more fouls with their physical brand of defense. He complained they got away with fouls Nikola Jokic — who, funnily enough, fouled out before the third quarter was even over as OKC doubled Denver on the scoreboard.

Denver’s Aaron Gordon criticized the officiating after Game 2 of the 2024–25 NBA Playoffs, expressing frustration over missed calls on Nikola Jokic during the Nuggets’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Gordon doesn't like the way Oklahoma City is being allowed to rough up the Nuggets, especially their star center.