The Nuggets Braun creates team history in Game 6 against the Thunder

Christian Braun contributed historic performance in the Nuggets’ sixth game against the Thunder on Thursday night. Christian Braun made his franchise history with his outstanding performance in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night.

In the 39-minute game, Braun scored 23 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. He made 8 of 14 shots in the game, including 3 of 6 three-pointers and 4 of 4 free throws.

According to StatMuse, with his outstanding performance, he became the youngest player to score 20 points and more, 10 rebounds and more, 5 assists and more, and 3 steals and more in a single game in the Nuggets' playoffs.

Christian Braun, the Nuggets' next plan

Christian Braun's game is of great significance to the Nuggets, helping the team win at least another game.

The Nuggets played hard to get a chance against the Thunder in the first half, and fell behind only 58-61 at the end of the half. In the second half, the Nuggets returned to their original state and exploded in the third quarter, scoring 31 points, expanding their lead to double digits, while the Thunder failed to overtake in the last moment.

The Nuggets have five players scoring in double digits, including Braun. Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 1 block to lead the game. He made 9 of 14 shots in the game, including 1 of 3 three-pointers and 10 of 12 free throws. Jamal Murray followed closely with 25 points and 8 rebounds; Julian Strauser scored 15 points; Michael Porter Jr. scored 10 points and 4 rebounds.

Therefore, the Nuggets have a chance to return to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2023, and their third time since 2020. The Nuggets’ playoff experience, especially in Game 7, is crucial to whether they can continue the playoff momentum this year.

Nuggets will challenge the Thunder on the road for a crucial seventh game. The competition will be held at 3:30 pm ET on May 18.