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Karl Rasmussen

NBA Fans Were Stunned by Historically Bad Shooting in First Quarter of Nuggets-Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander controls the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon guards. | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

NBA fans were treated to an absolutely horrendous first quarter in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

Shooting was in short supply in the opening quarter, particularly when it came to shots from beyond the arc. The teams combined to shoot a heinous 1 for 25 from three in the first quarter, with Denver missing all 14 of their three-point attempts and Oklahoma City making just 1 of 11.

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