Stage is set for finale of the Western Conference Semifinals playoff series between the OKC Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Denver pulled off a 119-107 win in Game 6 to force a Game 7 on Sunday. It will be a highly-anticipated clash of the week and both teams would look to confirm the WCF berth. <\/p>
Oklahoma City had a golden chance to wrap up the series on Thursday but failed to counter Denver’s team effort. The Thunder were shooting 11-for-40 from 3-point range in Game 6 and were also outplayed on rebounds. If Thunder get out, it would be a rare occasion in playoff history when top seeds in both conferences and the defending champions faced elimination in the second round. <\/p>
Also Read: <\/strong>Aaron Gordon Injury Update: Will Nuggets Star Take Part in Crucial Game 7 vs. Thunder?<\/a><\/p> The Nuggets have an experience of holding the nerves in Game 7 as they previously defeated the Clippers in a seven-game thriller. Denver have a 6-5 record in Game 7 of the NBA playoff series and got success in previous two attempts. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have to step up for the 2023 Champions to give it best shot in the semifinals finale. <\/p> Ahead of the winners-take-all fixture in Oklahoma City, let’s break down the injury report for both teams. <\/p> 🚨 Denver’s Aaron Gordon has a Grade 2 hamstring strain and is expected to miss several weeks, per @ShamsCharania<\/a>.
He’s been exploring ways to play in Game 7 vs OKC, but it’s now “physically improbable.”
Tough break for the Nuggets ahead of a do-or-die clash. 💥 #NBAPlayoffs<\/a><\/p>— The Playoffs EN (@ThePlayoffsEN) May 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>