Nuggets preview: How Denver survives game 6 and who must step up to keep their season alive?
The Drive sets the table for a massive Game 6 between the Nuggets and Timberwolves — a true win‑or‑go‑home moment far earlier in the playoffs than anyone expected. Denver needs to look like the team they were all regular season, and the pressure is sky‑high.
What does Denver need to carry over from their Game 5 win
What version of Nikola Jokic must show up in a do‑or‑die moment
And how many points does Jamal Murray need to deliver for this to feel like a real Nuggets victory
The guys also dive into the big lineup questions:
Will we see Aaron Gordon tonight
If not, can Spencer Jones come close to repeating his Game 5 performance
And who becomes the biggest X‑factor in a game that could define the Nuggets’ season
They listen to player and coach audio to get a feel for Denver’s mentality and game plan — and they look at Minnesota’s side too. Which Wolves player could step up and try to close the door on the Nuggets’ season
If Denver can’t get it done tonight, how should we view this team moving forward
Zach and Phil give their predictions and set the stage for a massive Game 6.
