The Nuggets fought off elimination with some home cooking. They went 27-of-32 on free throws while the Thunder went just 10-of-16. The discrepancy gifted Denver 17 more points in a 12-point result. But the other big variable that favored them was their role players.

On Sunday afternoon, the Denver Nuggets will play the Thunder (in Oklahoma City) for Game 7 of their second-round playoff series. For the game, the Nuggets have several key players on their injury report.

When asked about that component of the hamstring injury, Adelman acknowledged that Gordon’s willingness to risk it might be increased by the situation. Win Game 7, and the Nuggets advance to face Minnesota in the Western Conference Finals. Lose, and their season ends.