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**Summary:**

The Bounce Newsletter highlights key NBA and WNBA developments. A look back at Magic Johnson’s historic performance in the 1980 NBA Finals. The Nuggets defeated the Thunder in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their series. The Knicks-Celtics series also has a Game 6 which will decide which team faces the Pacers in the next round, The article also previews the upcoming WNBA season, featuring insights from Sabreena Merchant, including her MVP predictions and team outlook. The upcoming season tips off with Paige Bueckers’ debut.

**News Article:**

**Nuggets, Knicks and Celtics Force Decisive Games; WNBA Season Set to Tip-Off**

**DENVER, CO –** The NBA Playoffs are heating up with both the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks facing crucial Game 7s in their respective series. On Thursday, the Nuggets staved off elimination against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 119-107 victory in Game 6. Nikola Jokić continued his dominant play, scoring 29 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists. Julian Strawther provided a critical spark off the bench, scoring all 15 of his points in the second half to help Denver secure the win. The Knicks and Celtics also face a do or die game that will determine which team faces the Pacers in the next round.

The Thunder and Nuggets will now face off in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the WNBA is set to tip-off its 2025 season tonight, following a record-breaking 2024 season. Sabreena Merchant previews the season, highlighting Caitlin Clark’s MVP odds and the championship prospects of teams like the Liberty and Lynx. Paige Bueckers is set to make her league debut tonight against the Lynx.

The news also included an anniversary note: On this day in 1980, rookie point guard Magic Johnson filled in at center for an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. He scored 42 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and dished out seven assists in a 123-107 win.

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