JaVale McGee's debut with the Denver Nuggets was punctuated by a smashing finish. And the Nuggets needed it to overcome Ben Gordon's record-tying night from 3-point range. McGee soared into the lane to rebound a teammate's missed free throw and dunk with 5 seconds remaining, and the Nuggets withstood Gordon's season-high 45 points for a 116-115 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.