The Denver Nuggets pulled out a thrilling overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Friday night, but it didn't come without controversy, trials and tribulations. The Nuggets trailed from the opening quarter against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder as they fell behind 28-22 after one.

Employed by the Nuggets since 2017, Adelman took over as interim coach in April after the team fired Michael Malone. It was the last week of the regular season, and the Nuggets were in danger of falling to the Play-In Tournament. Adelman shepherded them back into fourth place, then into the second round of the playoffs.

Given how well the Denver Nuggets played since David Adelman took over the head-coaching position on an interim basis, it would pretty surprising if he doesn't get the full-time gig. Denver fired coach Michael Malone with just three games left in the regular season,