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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Injury Updates, NBA 24-25: Semi Finals, Game Details, Key Absences, Player Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Injury Updates, NBA 24-25: The Denver Nuggets square off against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on May 5, 2025, in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Denver earned their spot with a commanding first-round win, while the Thunder continue to ride the momentum of their youth-driven resurgence.
Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets into this high-stakes battle, supported by Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., while Oklahoma City counters with MVP finalist Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and rookie phenom Chet Holmgren. This best-of-seven clash sets up a fierce duel between experience and youth, with both teams hungry for a Finals berth.
Thunder vs Nuggets NBA 24-25 Game Information
- Date: May 5, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Thunder vs Nuggets Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | HOME | ROAD | EAST | WEST | DIV | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 68 | 14 | .829 | 35-6 | 32-8 | 29-1 | 39-13 | 12-4 | 120.5 | 107.6 | Won 4 |
| Denver Nuggets | 50 | 32 | .610 | 26-15 | 24-17 | 18-12 | 32-20 | 8-8 | 120.8 | 116.9 | Won 3 |
Thunder vs Nuggets 2025 NBA Semifinals – Last 5 Head-to-Head Results
| Date | Home | Final Score | Winner | Winner High | Loser High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | Thunder | Nuggets 140–127 | Nuggets | Nikola Jokic – 37 pts* | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 29 pts* |
| Mar 09, 2025 | Thunder | Thunder 127–103 | Thunder | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 25 pts* | Jamal Murray – 20 pts* |
| Nov 06, 2024 | Nuggets | Nuggets 124–122 | Nuggets | Jamal Murray – 29 pts* | Jalen Williams – 27 pts* |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Nuggets | Thunder 102–87 | Thunder | Chet Holmgren – 23 pts* | Nikola Jokic – 20 pts* |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Thunder | Thunder 105–100 | Thunder | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 24 pts* | Michael Porter Jr. – 22 pts* |
Thunder vs Nuggets NBA 24-25 Key Matchups
- Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) vs. Chet Holmgren (Thunder): Jokic’s combination of strength and vision will be tested by Holmgren’s length and agility. This duel could decide who controls the paint.
- Jamal Murray (Nuggets) vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): SGA has emerged as a playoff superstar, but Murray’s ability to deliver in clutch moments will be tested.
- Michael Porter Jr. (Nuggets) vs. Jalen Williams (Thunder): Scoring wings who can stretch the floor — this matchup will be key in determining perimeter efficiency.
Thunder vs Nuggets NBA 24-25 Injury Report
Denver Nuggets:
- DaRon Holmes II – Out (Achilles)
Oklahoma City Thunder:
- Nikola Topic – Out (Knee – Out for Season)
Thunder vs Nuggets NBA 24-25 Semi Finals Implications
The winner will advance to the Western Conference Finals and potentially emerge as the new favorite to reach the NBA Finals. For the Nuggets, a return trip would confirm their dominance in the West. For the Thunder, it would be a statement of arrival for their young core and head coach Mark Daigneault’s system.
Story first published: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 3:30 [IST]
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