Jamal Murray overcame illness to help the Denver Nuggets force a Game 7 against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference semifinals series in the NBA playoffs.

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

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.