The Oklahoma City Thunder, the top seed in the Western Conference, are one win away from punching their ticket to the conference finals of the 2025 NBA playoffs. But the Denver Nuggets will not go quietly and will try to hold court in Denver for Game 6 on Thursday night.

The Thunder have a 3-2 lead in the series over the Nuggets and have the opportunity to advance to the Western Conference finals tonight.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Denver is on the ropes after dropping Game 5. The OKC Thunde

The Denver Nuggets face elimination Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and their chance of extending the series to force a Game 7 will have to include Jamal Murray

Murray's availability in a closeout game is key for a Nuggets team struggling with depth against a deep Thunder rotation.

More NBA Playoff news: Nuggets Reveal Big Injury Update on Jamal Murray Before Game 6 Murray was spectacular in Game 5 as he recorded 28 points on 10-of-27 shooting from the field, four rebounds, three assists, and one block in 42 minutes of action. The 28-year-old star took the blame for his performance in the loss after Game 5.

As for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? They scoff at the notion of fatigue playing a factor in back-to-back blown leads to the Thunder.

After dropping back-to-back games against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals, the Denver Nuggets are on the brink of elimination with a 3-2 series deficit.