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Nuggets Budweiser Legendary Moments: Denver, Portland battle in 4OT thriller

It was a loss for the Nuggets, but there’s no disputing its status as an all-time classic.

Game 3 of the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals. Portland vs. Denver. Two Northwest Division foes going blow-for-blow in the longest NBA postseason game since 1953. That’s right, four overtimes in a 140-137 victory for the Trail Blazers at home. It’s a game that had several key milestones for both teams. Here are a few:

  • Nikola Jokiu0107 set an NBA record for minutes played for a 7-footer at 65 and was absolutely dominant with 33 points, 18 rebounds and 14 assists on 52 percent shooting.