The crowd erupts after a make by Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter agianst the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1), Jamal Murray (27) and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets await their introductions the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets rips the ball away from Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks as Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets watches during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets operates as Jaylin Williams (6) Aaron Wiggins (21) and Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets muscles Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder to the floor during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets erupts after making a shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots as Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets watch during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets as he attempts to dump the ball to Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets wrangles the ball after it was jostled free by Luguentz Dort (5) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to fouling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets and Alex Caruso (9) of the Oklahoma City Thunder jostle during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder works as Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound as Cason Wallace (22) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the deck after taking contact against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets speaks to his bench during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder wraps up Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets in a front headlock during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets exchange words as referee Marc Davis (8) steps between them during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) passes to Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Jalen Williams (8) and Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defend tightly during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jalen Williams (8) of the Oklahoma City Thunder pokes the ball away from Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets loses the ball as Nikola Jokic (15) watches alongside Isaiah Hartenstein (55), Luguentz Dort (5) and Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets gets the crowd involved as Christian Braun (0) pats him on the chest during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julian Strawther (3) of the Denver Nuggets scores on a lob over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julian Strawther (3) of the Denver Nuggets lies on the floor after drawing a foul from Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder scores over Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Isaiah Hartenstein (55) of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets talk as they head to the bench for a timeout during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julian Strawther (3) of the Denver Nuggets pounds his chest after hitting a three pointer during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder leaves the game as head coach Mark Daigneault waves the white flag during the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets’ 119-107 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor after the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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The crowd erupts after a make by Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 119-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets forced a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal on Sunday at Oklahoma City. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Nuggets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Nuggets won 119-107 to force Game 7 of the series.
