In an electrifying turn of events, the Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for a crucial Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets in their Round 2 playoff series. The battle is on, with the series currently knotted at 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup.
In Game 2, the Thunder unleashed a basketball clinic, dominating with a historic 149-106 victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stole the show, delivering a stunning performance that saw him score 34 points on an impressive 11-of-13 shooting. Notably, eight players from OKC registered points in double digits, with the team boasting a lead as high as 49 points—what a sight for Thunder fans!
The Nuggets, however, lost their spark after the third quarter. Nikola Jokic had a subdued outing, contributing only 17 points before mental lapses led to his fouling out. The lone bright spot for Denver was Russell Westbrook, who fought valiantly off the bench to tally 19 points.
For all the latest updates and highlights from the Thunder’s pivotal Game 3 against the Nuggets, keep your eyes peeled on this post:
What channel is Thunder vs. Nuggets game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: ESPN
Start time: 9 p.m. CT
Where to watch Thunder vs. Nuggets on livestream
Catch the Thunder vs. Nuggets live streaming on Fubo (free trial available)
Nuggets vs. Thunder injury updates
Thunder:Â Nikola Topic (torn ACL) will not play.
Nuggets:Â DaRon Holmes II (torn Achilles) is also sidelined.
Probable starting lineups
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Lu Dort
- Jalen Williams
- Chet Holmgren
- Isaiah Hartenstein
- Nikola Jokic
- Jamal Murray
- Christian Braun
- Michael Porter Jr.
- Aaron Gordon
Thunder 2025 NBA playoffs schedule
- Sunday, May 11 at Nuggets
- Tuesday, May 13 vs. Nuggets
- Thursday, May 15 at Nuggets*
