Without a tooth, without a driver’s license, an unlikely hero emerged in Game 6 of a playoff series that belongs among the classics.

For one night, at least, the former Nuggets GM, fired along with coach Michael Malone during Josh Kroenke's April purge, wasn't just right. He was vindicated. Absolved. Exculpated. Redeemed. Atoned.

DENVER — Now this was finally a role Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into, even if it cost him one. Playing meaningful extended minutes for first time in the series, the Denver Nuggets ...

There will be a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals. With their backs against the wall, the Nuggets staved off elimination in Game 6 against the Thunder, gutting out a 119-107 win.

Julian Strawther stepped up in a big way Thursday night, helping the Denver Nuggets to a 119-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, forcing a Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series.

DENVER — Julian Strawther heads to Ball Arena and goes through the same mundane and tedious routine, often wondering if or when it will lead to substantial playing time for the Denver Nuggets.

DENVER — Now this was finally a role Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into, even if it cost him one. Playing meaningful extended minutes for first time in the series, the Denver Nuggets ...

Strawther Provides Spark off the Bench, Even Loses a Tooth, as Nuggets Force Game 7 Against Thunder DENVER (AP) — Now this was finally a role Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into ...

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther gestures after hitting a 3-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals of the NBA ...

The photo was taken by Jacob's Well Natural Area - Hays County Parks. DENVER – Now this was finally a role Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into, even if it cost him one. Playing meaningful ...