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.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault played it safe with Gilgeous-Alexander. The decision to sit him out for the rest of the first half to avoid a deadly fifth foul came back to bite them at the end. Especially since he didn't pick up another foul the rest of the way.

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