The Denver Nuggets tied the conference semifinals series 3-3 in Game 6, and things were squared down on Jamal Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
In a recent NBA Playoff showdown, Jamal Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, two of Canada’s rising basketball stars, had an entertaining moment that caught everyone’s attention. The stakes were high as the Denver Nuggets faced elimination from the playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6.
Late in the third quarter, things got a little spicy when Gilgeous-Alexander made a drive to the basket and drew a foul on Nuggets guard Christian Braun. After feeling the contact, he contorted his body dramatically before hitting the floor.
It’s a move he’s become known for, but Jamal Murray wasn’t having any of it.
Jamal Murray making fun of SGA flopping pic.twitter.com/B6DzKj7Yzz
— JP (@whereis_jp) May 16, 2025
Right after finding him falling on the paint, Murray playfully mimicked Shai while expressing his frustration.
It was all in fun, but it definitely failed to get anyone concerned about any potential physical play.
Even with the theatrics, the referees didn’t change the call, and Gilgeous-Alexander calmly stepped up to the free-throw line to sink two more shots. And bringing his total to eight for the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is In Do-Or-Die Mode
The clash between the OKC Thunder and the Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals has set the stage for an intense showdown. And it has definitely pushed both teams to the brink.
Following the Nuggets’ thrilling 119-107 Game 6 victory, it all comes down to one last game. Only one team will move on, while the other will see its championship dreams come to an end.
This playoff series has been nothing short of electrifying as two formidable teams led by MVP contenders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic locked horns. Both players have shone brightly, displaying their skills on the biggest stage.
During Game 6, Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a standout performance, racking up 32 points on an impressive 11-for-16 shooting. However, his teammate Jalen Williams had a tough night, scoring just six points and struggling to find his rhythm with 3-for-16 shooting from the field.
Gilgeous-Alexander has made it clear how he’s approaching the do-or-die situation of Game 7.
“It’s do or die. It’s what you live for, what you worked your whole life for. Either your dream continues or your dream ends. So, you lay it all out there on the floor and live with the results,” Shai said.
SGA on the upcoming Game 7:
"It's do or die. It's what you live for. It's what you worked your whole life for." https://t.co/RYqq25V2HJ pic.twitter.com/10x2XrwB1Z
— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2025
The Thunder are aiming to return to the Western Conference finals for the first time since the 2015-16 season, having posted an impressive record of 68-14 during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are on a quest for their second championship in three years, with Jokic vying for his fourth MVP title in just five seasons.
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