 Thunder vs Nuggets Game 7 Preview & Prediction: Who Advances?

Series Tied

Thunder’s Road

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Nuggets’ Response

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Key Matchup SGA vs Jokic

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Supporting Cast

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Coaching Chess Match

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Home-Court Factor

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X-Factors to Watch

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Prediction

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How to Watch & Celebrate

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Series Tied

Both teams head into a winner-takes-all at 3–3.

Thunder’s Road

OKC stole Game 6 back at home thanks to SGA’s clutch 32 points.

Nuggets’ Response

Jokić piled up 25–12–10 in Game 6 to force the decider on the road.

Key Matchup SGA vs Jokic

Tonight’s battle: SGA’s speed vs. Jokić’s size and vision in the paint.

Supporting Cast

Dort’s defense and Murray’s shooting will swing momentum in a tight Game 7.

Coaching Chess Match

Jenkins vs Malone: Adjustments and time-outs will define the final outcome

Home-Court Factor

Denver’s crowd energy could fuel a huge home-court advantage in Game 7.

X-Factors to Watch

Watch for bench scoring, foul trouble, and who hits the clutch shot

Prediction

We lean toward Nuggets pulling it out at home, 104–101, behind Jokić’s heroics.

How to Watch & Celebrate

Catch live on NBA League Pass or ESPN+, and get ready to celebrate!

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