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Denver Nuggets 119-107 Oklahoma City Thunder: Jamal Murray Battles Illness To Keep Series Alive

Jamal Murray, playing through an illness, scored 25 points to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 and tie the NBA Western Conference semifinal series at 3-3. Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Christian Braun added a playoff career-high 23 points. Julian Strawther stepped up in the second half with 15 points off the bench. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but didn바카라™t get enough support. Game 7 is set for Sunday in OKC. 

| Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray heads off the court after Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Denver.

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther gestures after hitting a 3-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.

NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic defends in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.

NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso, second from left, has his shot blocked by Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, third from left, as guard Julian Strawther, left, and Oklahoma City guard Aaron Wiggins look on in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.

NBA Basketball Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Basketball Playoffs: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and center Nikola Jokic, right, defend in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.

NBA Basketball Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Basketball Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun defends in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.

NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther, front, is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.

NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, protects the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso defends in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.

NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, looks to pass the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins defends in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.

NBA Basketball Game: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets
NBA Basketball Game: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso, right, knocks the ball away from Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Denver.

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