In a pivotal Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals, Jamal Murray led the Denver Nuggets to a 119–107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, forcing a decisive Game 7. Despite battling illness, Murray delivered an impressive performance, contributing 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. His resilience was a key factor in the Nuggets' comeback, as they erased a late deficit to secure the win.
Nikola Jokić also played a crucial role, recording 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists. Christian Braun added 23 points and 11 rebounds, while rookie Julian Strawther provided a significant spark off the bench, scoring 15 points, all in the second half. The Nuggets' collective effort was instrumental in overcoming the Thunder's strong performance, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 32 points and Chet Holmgren's 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The series now heads to Oklahoma City for Game 7 on Sunday, May 18, with the winner advancing to the Western Conference Finals.
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