We ride the full Game 1 emotional swing, from early panic to a clutch finish that puts Denver up 1-0. We break down what actually changed after the first quarter, then lay out what we loved, what worries us, and what we think Game 2 is about to look like.

• first-quarter physicality and the fear of a repeat of last year
• Aaron Gordon foul trouble and why his role matters
• second-quarter spark from Bruce Brown plus key moments from Spencer Jones and Cam Johnson
• third-quarter defensive shift and how Denver takes control
• late-game answers from Jokic and Murray, including perfect free throws
• five things we like, led by Jamal’s aggression and Denver’s response to contact
• five things we worry about, including Jokic’s early passivity, Gordon taking hits, and cold three-point shooting
• Anthony Edwards not looking like himself and why that matters for the series
• Rudy Gobert’s strong game and the matchup questions it raises
• voicemails from my kids and predictions for who shines in Game 2
• other playoff results around the league and why OKC looks like the key hurdle

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