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Jamal Murray Overcomes Illness to Help Nuggets Force Game 7 Against Thunder in Western Conference Semifinals

Jamal Murray played 42 minutes while overcoming illness to score 25 points, helping the Denver Nuggets defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-107 in Game 6 on May 15, 2025, in Denver.
Murray was questionable and started the game feeling unwell, but he never doubted playing and complemented Nikola Jokic’s dominant inside presence to keep the series tied 3-3.
Nikola Jokic showcased a dominant all-around performance with 29 points, 14 boards, and eight assists, while Julian Strawther provided a significant boost off the bench by scoring 15 points during Denver’s important scoring surge in the second half.
Interim head coach David Adelman praised Murray's resilience, acknowledging there was a strong chance he might not participate, while Murray emphasized the importance of being there for the team.
Denver’s victory forced a Game 7 on Sunday in Oklahoma City, with the winner advancing to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals.

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By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Jamal Murray overcame illness to help the Denver Nuggets force a Game 7 against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference semifinals series in the NBA playoffs. Murray played 42 minutes of Denver’s 119-107 Game 6 victory on Thursday in Colorado, scoring 25 points as well as adding eight rebounds and seven assists to level the best-of-seven series at 3-3. The 28-year-old point guard had been listed…

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