The Denver Nuggets (41-23) are set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (53-11) on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This game features two of the top teams in the Western Conference, with both teams looking to solidify their playoff positions.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets have had a strong season, currently sitting in the third seed in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 127-103 loss to the Thunder on Sunday, which ended their two-game winning streak. Key players for the Nuggets include:
Nikola Jokic: Leading the team with 28.8 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.5 assists per game. Jokic has been a consistent offensive force for the Nuggets and is a top contender for the MVP award.
Jamal Murray: Averaging 21.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. Murray has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Nuggets.
Michael Porter Jr.: Contributing 18.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Porter has been a key player in the Nuggets’ recent success.
In their last game against the Thunder, Jokic led the team with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. However, the Nuggets struggled in the fourth quarter, allowing the Thunder to pull away for the victory. Aaron Gordon left the game with right calf tightness and did not return.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder have had an impressive season, currently sitting at the top of the Western Conference. They are on a seven-game winning streak and have won eight of their last nine games. Key players for the Thunder include:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Leading the team with 32.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. Gilgeous-Alexander has been a consistent offensive force for the Thunder and is a top contender for the MVP award.
Jalen Williams: Averaging 21.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. Williams has been a key player in the Thunder’s recent success.
Chet Holmgren: Contributing 10.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Holmgren has been a reliable presence in the paint for the Thunder.
In their last game against the Nuggets, Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 40 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. The Thunder played excellent defense in the fourth quarter, holding the Nuggets to just 20 points and securing the victory.
Game Insights
Points/Game: The Nuggets are averaging 121.2 points per game, while the Thunder are averaging 119.6 points.
Rebounds/Game: The Nuggets are averaging 45.9 rebounds per game, while the Thunder are averaging 44.8 rebounds.
Field Goal Percentage: The Nuggets have shot at a 50.7% rate from the field this season, while the Thunder have shot at a 47.9% rate.
Injuries
Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (left ankle inflammation) and Aaron Gordon (left ankle sprain) are probable. Trey Alexander, Vlatko Cancar, PJ Hall, and Zeke Nnaji are available. DaRon Holmes II (right Achilles tendon repair) and Julian Strawther (left knee sprain) are out.
Thunder: Alex Ducas (two-way contract), Ajay Mitchell (right great toe sprain), and Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) are out. Isaiah Hartenstein (nasal fracture) is available.
Denver Nuggets 238.5
Oklahoma City Thunder – 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 9, 2025
