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Thunder now facing Jamal Murray twist they didn't see coming before Game 6

The Oklahoma City Thunder might face a Nuggets team that doesn't have one of their best players [in Game 6](https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-must-learn-from-knicks-and-advance-to-conference-finals) at Ball Arena. Jamal Murray popped up on the injury report with an illness and is questionable for what's a win-or-stay-home game for Denver.

Murray is coming off his highest-scoring game of the series, as he dropped 28 points in OKC's win on Tuesday. It wasn't an efficient 28 points, though. He shot 10-of-27 from the field and 3-of-13 from three (23.1%). The Thunder know that he could flip a switch in Game 6, considering how a few of his past elimination games went.

It's unclear what illness Murray is dealing with, but if he can't play, that'd be a tough blow for the Nuggets. It'd put even more pressure on Nikola Jokic, who dropped 44 points in Game 5.

Jamal Murray listed as questionable ahead of pivotal Game 6

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Mark Daigneault will ensure his team is prepared for Denver, with or without Murray. A loss would mean the series returns to Paycom Center — an electric environment — but you can't give an experienced team like Denver another chance. If Murray doesn't play tonight, he might be ready to play in Game 7.

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