At one point in the opening quarter Jaylin Williams fouled Nikola Jokic and then gave the Nuggets big man a shove. Williams was then quickly approached by Russell Westbrook who let him know that was not a good touch.

Nikola Jokic was visibly frustrated with the outcome of Game 2. While discussing the events of the game, Jokic explained the reason behind the Nuggets' 43-point disaster.

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic watched his veteran teammate, Russell Westbrook, receive a standing ovation at the Paycom Center in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.