Nikola Jokic set to fight hard to keep Denver Nuggets alive in do-or-die Game 6

The Denver Nuggets followed 3–2 in the Western Conference semifinals after losing Game 5 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on 13 May 2025 at the Ball Arena in Denver. Despite Nikola Jokic's 44-point performance, the Oklahoma City Thunder took control of the series. Now, the Denver Nuggets' win in Game 6 has to stay alive, while the Oklahoma City Thunder aims to close it out and reach the Western Conference final.In game 5, Nikola Jokic was excellent. He secured 44 points, pulled 15 rebounds, made five assists and had two ball thefts. Covington connected at five points and was 17 by 25 in his other field attempts. Regardless of having more players, the Nuggets could not beat the Oklahoma City Thunder.After Tuesday's game, Nikola Jokic told reporters, "We're not just giving them game 6. We will have our home supporters cheering for us. There was a close game in each contest except game 2. As a result, I believe we can win, so we will give everything we have.” After the loss, Jamal Murray spoke about his thoughts as well. Murray talked to Pat Graham of The Associated Press and said he is keeping a good attitude.“Very confident. Always” that’s what Jamal Murray said when asked on Tuesday, May 14, 2025. The game will be in Denver, and then we get to go back home.Murray feels the Denver Nuggets are performing well, but they need a few more closely guarded opportunities on defence.“All we can do is keep having a good attitude,” he added. Our mistakes are not because we’re playing bad basketball. The team needs to make a few stop plays to win the game.”So far, the Oklahoma City Thunder have 3 wins and the Denver Nuggets have 3. Game 6 will tell us if the Denver Nuggets will play in a decisive Game 7.Also Read: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets (05/11): Box score, player stats,Game summary and moreBoth teams are facing an important Game 6, as the Oklahoma City Thunder hope to wrap up the series and the Denver Nuggets hope to survive.