AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after the fourth quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets prepares before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets takes the court before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic (15), Paul Millsap (4) and Gary Harris (14) await tipoff before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMichael Malone of the Denver Nuggets stands for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets warms up before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets works the clipboard before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets focuses before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMason Plumlee (24) of the Denver Nuggets stretches before the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers as he shoots a three during the first quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for fouling Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers as he was shooting three during the first quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers jostle during the first quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the ground after being fouled by Zach Collins (33) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets wipes his face during the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostZach Collins (33) of the Portland Trail Blazers protects his rebound against Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets and Mason Plumlee (24) during the second quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Zach Collins (33) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Torrey Craig (3) defend Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Gary Harris (14) joke as they wait to reenter the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets steals the ball from Evan Turner (1) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets gets called for fouling Rodney Hood (5) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for a foul during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers licks his chops during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and ,p99, vie for a rebound during the second quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets gets teammate Gary Harris (14) hyped as the Nuggets take an early lead over the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets speaks to a referee about the officiating during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets drives on Al-Farouq Aminu (8) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers sizes up Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostWill Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets, Gary Harris (14), Paul Millsap (4) and Mason Plumlee (24) vie for a rebound against Enes Kanter (00) of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for a foul against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Denver Nuggets versus the Portland Trail Blazers in game six of the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSeth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers hops as the crowd erupts after he hit a three against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostZach Collins (33) of the Portland Trail Blazers and Rodney Hood (5) defend Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets in the lane during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostZach Collins (33) of the Portland Trail Blazers gets helped up after drawing an offensive foul from Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSeth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers and Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets are separated as they jaw violently as Torrey Craig (3), Nikola Jokic (15) and CJ McCollum (3) enter the scuffle during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTorrey Craig (3) of the Denver Nuggets and Evan Turner (1) of the Portland Trail Blazers scuffle as teammates are separated following a beefing between Seth Curry (31) and Will Barton (5) during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPortland Trail Blazers fans cheer as Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets and Torrey Craig (3) are escorted back to their bench before receiving technical fouls along with Seth Curry (31) and Zach Collins (33) of the Portland Trail Blazers after a scuffle during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers please his case after getting into a shoving match with Will Barton (5) of the Denver Nuggets that resulted in four technical fouls during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets, Jamal Murray (27) and Paul Millsap (4) sit on the scorer's table after a scuffle between their teammate Will Barton (5) and Seth Curry (31) of the Portland Trail Blazers resulted in four technical fouls during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers beats Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets to a loose ball during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers hits a tough shot over Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers sits on the ground after taking contact while making a tough shot over Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets hangs his head after exiting the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers looks to the Denver Nuggets bench after hitting a three over Jamal Murray (27) to give the Blazers a 12-point lead during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCJ McCollum (3) of the Portland Trail Blazers looks to the Denver Nuggets bench as Evan Turner (1) motions towards the Nuggets after hitting a three over Jamal Murray (27) to give the Blazers a 12-point lead during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDamian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blazers jaws with the Denver Nuggets bench after a three by teammate CJ McCollum (3) gave the Blazers a 12-point lead during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after the fourth quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
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Paul Millsap (4) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after the fourth quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers' 119-108 win on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The Portland Trail Blazers tied the series with the Denver Nuggets 3-3 with a game-six win in the teams' second round NBA playoff series at the Moda Center in Portland.
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Getting your player ready...
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 119-108 to even the teams’ best-of-seven series at 3-3. Game seven will be played Sunday in Denver.












































