Reporter - How do you know your team is ready for a Game 7. What signs do you look for Mike Malone - When we get down 16 points in the 3rd quarter, I know were ready.

Ballislife Kevin Garnett talking about George Mikans influence on the game He set the tone in which the game is to be played now Without George Mikan we dont have the hook shot KAJ doesnt have 38k points off the hook shot Wilt doesnt score 100 points showing he can be dominant

Pelicans Big 3 tonight - Zion Williamson 25 points 9 rebounds 4 steals 11-22 fg - Brandon Ingram 28 points 7 rebounds 5 assists 10-17 fg - CJ McCollum 21 points 6 assists 3 steals 7-16 fg

Dennis Smith Jr was left wide open for 3 after Westbrook's gamble for steal

Michael Malone crumples up and throws away the box score following the Nuggets' win This isn't a beauty pageant We don't get rated on our wins it's a win