The Nuggets are on the brink of elimination after a 12-point lead in the second half disappeared in Oklahoma City.

The Denver Nuggets will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of this NBA Playoffs matchup at Ball Arena on Thursday, May 15th.

The NBA announced the lineup of referees handling the pivotal Game 6 matchup between the two sides. Marc Davis is the crew chief, which has sent Nuggets fans into a frenzy.

When the Nuggets lose like this, they marvel at Nikola Jokic, explain they are frustrated and then nothing changes.

Michael Porter Jr. has struggled tremendously in the second round of the 2025 Playoffs, and the Denver Nuggets could shop him in one of these five best trade deals this summer.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) stands during the National Anthem before the start of game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thun

Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP center for the Denver Nuggets, has struggled for much of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After he had 42 points and 22 rebounds in a Game 1 win, he shot under 40% in each of the next three games.