The very best collection to this point within the playoffs may have a Sport 7 after the Nuggets pulled off a hard-earned 119-107 win. Julian Strawther grew to become the unsung hero for Denver, scoring eight of his 15 factors late within the third quarter and offering a spark on protection. Nikola Jokic led his group as at all times with 29 factors, 14 rebounds, and eight assists, whereas Jamal Murray added 25 factors and Christian Braun 23.
Jalen Williams dished out 10 assists and grabbed seven rebounds however had a nightmarish recreation on offense with simply six factors on 3-of-16 taking pictures from the sphere. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 factors and Chet Holmgren had a 19-11 double-double.
Right here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Nuggets victory:
Jalen Williams you possibly can study a factor or two from Russell Westbrook ,he’s bought extra factors than you, he’s extra clutch than you pic.twitter.com/FyMelgARcn
— Russ’ TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) May 16, 2025
Denver may change into simply the nineteenth group in NBA historical past to win a number of Sport 7s in the identical playoffs. After all, the Nuggets did that within the 2020 playoffs within the bubble. Solely the 1988 Lakers received three Sport 7s in the identical postseason.
— Mike Vorkunov (@mikevorkunov.bsky.social) May 16, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Nikola Jokic has been the most effective participant on this planet
Nikola Jokic has been the most effective participant within the playoffs
Nikola Jokic has been the most effective participant on this collection
We would like greatness in Sport 7
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) May 16, 2025
Ask Jokic and SGA in the event that they’re cool with the winner of Sport 7 getting MVP.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) May 16, 2025
