Denver Nuggets advance to Game 7, credited to Jokic's leadership and coach Adelman's defensive strategies.

The Denver Nuggets are heading to Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals, largely due to the vocal leadership of Nikola Jokic and the coaching adjustments by David Adelman. Since taking over, Adelman has focused on improving team communication, which has helped the Nuggets employ effective defensive strategies against the Thunder. Jokic's clear influence on the team's decisions during games has been pivotal in their advancement.