The Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14, No. 1 seed) will host the Denver Nuggets (50-32, No. 4 seed) in a decisive Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, with the game airing on ABC. The winner will advance to the Western Conference Finals to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Game Details
- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
- Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Broadcast: ABC
- Streaming: ESPN+
Series Overview & Key Storylines
Oklahoma City Thunder (3-3)
- The Thunder were the best regular-season team, finishing with an NBA-best 68-14 record.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been dominant, averaging 28.8 points per game in the series.
- Chet Holmgren has provided strong interior defense, averaging 11 rebounds per game in the playoffs.
- OKC is favored to win Game 7, with a 73.8% win probability.
Denver Nuggets (3-3)
- The Nuggets forced Game 7 with a 119-107 victory in Game 6.
- Nikola Jokić leads the 2025 NBA Playoffs in points (347), rebounds (169), and assists (105).
- Jamal Murray has been a key contributor, averaging 25 points per game in the series.
- Aaron Gordon is questionable due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain, which could impact Denver’s defense.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) vs. Nikola Jokić (Nuggets) – Two MVP-caliber players battling for a spot in the Western Conference Finals.
- Chet Holmgren (Thunder) vs. Denver’s Frontcourt – Holmgren’s rim protection will be crucial against Jokić.
- Jamal Murray (Nuggets) vs. OKC’s Perimeter Defense – Murray’s scoring ability could be a game-changer.
GAME ODDS
Oklahoma City Thunder 215
Denver Nuggets – 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 17, 2025
