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Nuggets' Trio Makes NBA Playoff History in Game 6 vs. Thunder

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Nathaniel Holloway | Last updated May 16, 2025 12:49 AM ET

The Denver Nuggets were at home on Thursday night for Game 6 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Denver entered the game in a must-win situation after losing on the road in Game 5 on Tuesday night after blowing a lead in the fourth quarter and falling behind 3-2 in the series.

It was clear from the start that the Nuggets were focused on extending their season as they were once again able to make a comeback in the first half and then use a dominant third quarter to capture the 119-107 victory.

With the victory, the Nuggets now force Game 7 as they will now travel back to Oklahoma City in a win-or-go-home contest on Sunday with a trip to the Western Conference Finals on the line.

Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver on Thursday night as he recorded 29 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists.

Jamal Murray also stepped up despite dealing with an illness as he put up 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while Christian Braun recorded 23 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.

With these performances by the Nuggets’ trio, they made NBA playoff history in Game 6 against the Thunder.

In Thursday’s game, Jokic, Murray and Braun became the first trio of teammates to each record 20 or more points, eight or more rebounds and five or more assists since 1966.

Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun & Jamal Murray each recorded 20+ points, 8+ rebounds & 5+ assists.

The last trio to do that in an NBA playoff game was the Celtics’ John Havlicek, Sam Jones & Bill Russell on April 26, 1966 ‼️ pic.twitter.com/KeZSIuMf9c
— Greg Harvey (@BetweenTheNums) May 16, 2025

Of course, the trio to do it in 1966 was the Boston Celtics’ legendary trio of Bill Russell, John Havlicek and Sam Jones.

This is a massive accomplishment by Denver’s trio as they join some elite Hall of Fame company after their incredible games on Thursday night.

Now the Nuggets, led by Jokic and Murray, will head to Oklahoma City on Sunday for Game 7 as they will have their sights set on advancing to the Western Conference Finals.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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