The 1994 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 7: A Night of Heartbreak for the Denver Nuggets
A Look Back at the Historic Game
Rewind to May 21, 1994
Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Western Conference Semifinals was a night of heartbreak for the Denver Nuggets. The Jazz, led by Karl Malone and John Stockton, defeated the Nuggets 91-81 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, taking the series and advancing to the Western Conference Finals.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exchanging the lead several times. However, the Jazz pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Nuggets 28-16. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf led the Nuggets in scoring with 14 points, while Malone and Stockton combined for 36 points for the Jazz.
The loss was a bitter one for the Nuggets, who had a chance to reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1985. However, they would have to wait another year, as the Jazz went on to win the NBA championship that season.
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