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Thunder Look to Secure Western Finals Spot as Nuggets Face Elimination in Game 6

Oklahoma City leads the series 3-2 after back-to-back fourth-quarter comebacks, while Denver battles fatigue and depth challenges.

Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during overtime in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 09, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
The Nuggets are on the ropes in their second-round series against NBA Finals favorite OKC after dropping Game 4 in Denver and Game 5 in Oklahoma City.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is defended by Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half of Round Two Game One of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 05, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Overview

  • Game 6 tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET at Denver's Ball Arena, where the Thunder can clinch their first Western Conference Finals berth since 2016.
  • Oklahoma City seized control of the series with late-game rallies in Games 4 and 5, showcasing resilience and strong defensive play.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a standout 31-point performance in Game 5, supported by double-digit scoring from all Thunder starters.
  • Nikola Jokić's dominant 44-point, 15-rebound effort in Game 5 was undermined by Denver's poor shooting, with teammates going 1-for-15 in the fourth quarter.
  • Denver's reliance on a seven-man rotation has raised concerns about fatigue, with interim coach David Adelman acknowledging the challenge.