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Nuggets' Julian Strawther Erupts in Game 6 to Help Force Game 7 vs. Thunder
The Denver Nuggets won Game 6 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night 119–107 to force Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals. And, part of the win was thanks to Julian Strawther erupting off of the Nuggets bench.
Strawther played 20 minutes in Game 6 and posted 15 points with three three-pointers made, more than any of the Thunder players. His 15 points were all scored in the second half after he was 0 for 1 in the first. Before Thursday night, Strawther had scored 17 points total across his seven postseason games played this year. He really stepped up on Thursday in order to keep the Nuggets alive in the playoffs.
Fans at Ball Arena went wild every time Strawther hit a three-pointer during the game. The contest is even being deemed the "Julian Strawther Game" by the NBA TV broddcasters. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Nuggets use Strawther heavily again on Sunday afternoon in Game 7.
"THE JULIAN STRAWTHER GAME" 🔥 pic.twitter.com/arsRdNT0su
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 16, 2025
Nuggets coach David Adelman was very impressed with Strawther's performance when talking about the win.
“Julian is going to get credit for scoring 15 points," Adelman said, via DNVR Nuggets' Brendan Vogt. "I thought he held water defensively, too. That was a big deal.”
The NBA world loved Strawther's performance on Thursday night. Check out some of the reactions on social media.
Julian Strawther just singlehandedly saved the Nuggets season pic.twitter.com/wT0UzNsctz
— Jack (@dnuggetsjack) May 16, 2025
The beginning of Julian Strawther’s ‘22 Jordan Poole playoff run? pic.twitter.com/yhjU37vrnr
— Guin (@yoitsguin) May 16, 2025
Regardless of what happens in this game and series, what a moment for Julian Strawther. Stuff like this is what makes sports cool. He's been waiting for this opportunity, and to cash in like this is awesome.
— Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) May 16, 2025
The Julian Strawther Game
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) May 16, 2025
TEAR DOWN MICHAEL JORDAN’S STATUE OUTSIDE THE CHICAGO ARENA REPLACE IT WITH A 50 FOOT TALL JULIAN STRAWTHER STATUE
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) May 16, 2025
Julian Strawther?? WHAT IS GOING ON?! pic.twitter.com/WFM9Hsfnr8
— Jeremy Nicolls (@JeremyNicolls) May 16, 2025
Julian Strawther to the rescue. What a concept.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) May 16, 2025
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Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining SI in 2022, Williams worked at The Sporting News. Having graduated from Augustana College, she completed a master’s in sports media at Northwestern University. She is a dog mom and an avid reader.