Denver Nuggets Even Series with 119-107 Win Over OKC

The Denver Nuggets force a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals after a thrilling 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Read more about the key moments.

The Denver Nuggets forced a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals after Nikola Jokic's 29 points and Julian Strawther's late-game scoring surge helped them defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107. The series is now tied, setting up a decisive Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Jokic and the Nuggets will look to overcome the Thunder's strong regular season form in the winner-takes-all matchup.

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to victory with a dominant performance, scoring 29 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists. Jamal Murray added 25 points, Christian Braun scored 23, and Julian Strawther contributed 15 points off the bench, proving crucial in the Nuggets' 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman praised Julian Strawther's performance, saying, “Tonight we had a guy step up. He made some shots and then our main people were still complementary.” The win came after Denver fell 3-2 down in the series, but Adelman remained optimistic, noting, “Those losses were tough but the series is still here... Every game is its own chapter, its own thing, its own entity and different people are going to step up.”

The Oklahoma City Thunder seemed poised to clinch a series victory, surging to a 12-point lead late in the second quarter. However, the Denver Nuggets rallied to cut the deficit to 61-58 at halftime, refusing to give up.

“And now we've put ourselves in a position where we can say, 'Hey, let's go see what happens on Sunday'. And I know I've got a group of guys that have been in a lot of game sevens and seen a lot of things. So we're excited for the opportunity.”

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The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder were neck and neck for most of the third quarter, with the score tied at 80-80 with less than two minutes left. However, the Nuggets suddenly surged ahead with a 10-0 run, taking a 90-80 lead. This scoring spree was spearheaded by 23-year-old Julian Strawther, who found his scoring range in a crucial moment. Strawther's unexpected burst helped shift the momentum in Denver's favor.

In a thrilling NBA playoff matchup, Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray added 25 points and Christian Braun scored 23. The Nuggets ultimately won 119-107, forcing a decisive Game 7 against the Thunder.

Julian Strawther sparked the Nuggets' 10-0 run with eight key points, including back-to-back three-pointers and a layup. The defending champions maintained their lead through the fourth quarter, keeping the Thunder at bay to secure the 119-107 win and force a decisive Game 7.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander topped Oklahoma City's scoring with 32 points, while Chet Holmgren added 19 points. Despite their efforts, the Thunder fell to the Denver Nuggets 119-107, forcing a decisive Game 7. The series is currently tied 3-3, with the final game scheduled for Sunday at Oklahoma City's home court.

Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault praised Denver's performance, saying, “First of all, credit Denver - they threw a punch tonight, as has happened all series.” He acknowledged the intense competition between the teams, noting, “Both teams have been exchanging blows, and they got theirs in tonight.” Daigneault expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back on their home court on Sunday.