After the Oklahoma City Thunder's 149-106 Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets, the latter have begun with the mind games. Aaron Gordon took to reporters to swear the first seed has gotten away with fouls, specifically against Nikola Jokic.
Add him to the growing list of opposing coaches and players complaining about the Thunder's physical defense. The league-best defense sits atop most defensive categories all season. They've blitzed teams on the scoreboard with turnovers and fastbreak buckets.
Chet Holmgren is the face of the Thunder's defense. Nuggets interim coach David Adelman called him one of the best shot-blockers.