Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets (2-2) will look to wrestle back control of their Western Conference semifinal series against the top-seed Thunder (2-2) on Tuesday night.
This has been anything but a typical playoff series. Denver eked out tight wins in Games 1 and 3, while Oklahoma City blew the doors off in Game 2 with a jaw-dropping 43-point rout.
Sunday’s Game 4 offered Denver a golden opportunity to go up 3-1, but they stumbled out of the gate and never fully recovered. A disastrous eight-point first quarter set the tone, and though the Nuggets rallied to lead by six heading into the final frame, it all unraveled late.
An 11-0 run by the Thunder turned Ball Arena from electric to eerily quiet, as missed shots and costly free throw errors down the stretch doomed Denver to a 92-87 defeat, knotting the series at two games apiece.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came up clutch for Oklahoma City, leading the way with 25 points, 6 boards, 6 assists, and 2 steals. Jokic finished with 27 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals, but was hounded into a rough 7-of-22 shooting night by a relentless Thunder defense that’s found ways to make life difficult for the reigning MVP.
Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday’s matchup between Thunder and Nuggets, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Thunder vs. Nuggets on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
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Thunder vs. Nuggets start time
- Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET or 6:30 p.m. PT
Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs series between Thunder vs. Nuggets is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET or 6:30 p.m. PT from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thunder vs. Nuggets radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 81 (Nuggets), 86 (Thunder)
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Thunder vs. Nuggets series schedule
Series level at 2-2.
| 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: Nuggets 113, Thunder 104 | — | — |
| May 11 | Game 4: Thunder 92, Nuggets 87 | — | — |
| May 13 | Game 5 at Thunder* | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| TBA | Game 6 at Nuggets* | TBA | ESPN, Sling |
| TBA | Game 7 at Thunder* | TBA | TBA, Sling |
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.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| 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 | June 25-26 |
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