It’s been Nikola Jokic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander all season. The two superstars have headlined one of the best MVP races in recent history, and they’ll now match up in the second round of the playoffs.
While postseason results don’t factor into MVP voting, there’s an even greater achievement at stake: an NBA championship.
It’s not surprising that the Thunder reached the second round. They’ve been the best team all season and swept the Grizzlies in the first round. It’s also not a shock that the Nuggets advanced, but it’s shocking how they did it. Denver blew out the Clippers in Game 7, 120-101.
The Thunder have had more than a week off, while the Nuggets will only get one rest day before beginning the second round. Oklahoma City and Denver split the season series at 2-2.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Thunder vs. Nuggets, including broadcast information and start times.
Thunder vs. Nuggets schedule
Series tied 1-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 5 | Game 1: Nuggets 121, Thunder 119 | — | — |
| May 7 | Game 2: Thunder 149, Nuggets 106 | — | — |
| May 9 | Game 3 at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 11 | Game 4 at Nuggets | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| TBA | Game 5 at Thunder | TBA | TNT, Sling |
| TBA | Game 6 at Nuggets* | TBA | ESPN, Sling |
| TBA | Game 7 at Thunder* | TBA | TBA, Sling |
*If necessary
How to watch Thunder vs. Nuggets: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: TNT, ESPN, ABC
- Live stream: Sling
The Thunder vs. Nuggets series will air across TNT, ESPN and ABC starting on Monday, May 5.
Fans looking to stream Thunder vs. Nuggets can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Thunder vs. Nuggets radio station
Fans can listen to every game of the Thunder vs. Nuggets series live on SiriusXM.
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft at Brooklyn | June 25-26 |
