The Denver Nuggets came into Game Six with their proverbial backs against the wall. Things especially seemed dire after Jamal Murray popped up on the injury report with a mysterious illness. What many did not expect was the jolt former Gonzaga Bulldog, Julian Strawther, gave the Nuggets’ second unit. Denver started off hot as Murray did his best “Jordan flu game,” impression and scored the first three points of the contest for Denver on a three-point shot where he was fouled. After that, the Nuggets seized the momentum.
However, the Oklahoma City Thunder eventually proved why they were the top seed in the NBA this season and stormed right back. At half, the Thunder led 61-58. However, Denver’s second unit, which has been a point of contention all series long, helped turn the tide for once. The main source of this new-found production was Julian Strawther. Until this series, Strawther had more or less fallen out of the rotation. However, interim coach, David Adelman has been forced to get creative. This has opened up new opportunities for the young wing. As a result, the Nuggets forced Game Seven and will now play the Thunder on Sunday afternoon in what could be the game of the year. Denver won Game Six by a final score of 119-107.
