Denver’s building was sent into a frenzy by an equal dose of hope and belief. Hope that a Game 7 was possible. Belief that it could stomp the Thunder, 119-107, to unlock it.

Nikola Jokic was outstanding, Jamal Murray gritty, and Julian Strawther the surprise dessert in a resilient Game 6 win.

After losing the last two games, the Denver Nuggets have fallen behind 3-2 in their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, the Nugg