The Nuggets (1-1) will face the Thunder (1-1) in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Ball Arena on Friday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder lit up the scoreboard on Wednesday night, torching the Denver Nuggets with a jaw-dropping 87 points in the first half of Game 2, a new NBA playoff record for points in an opening half.
That blistering barrage broke the previous mark of 86, held by the Cleveland Cavaliers since their 2017 Finals showdown with the Golden State Warriors. And fittingly, it was Chet Holmgren, who had left points at the line in Game 1, who came full circle by sinking a pair of free throws with just one second left in the half to etch the Thunder into the history books.
The offensive fireworks didn’t stop there. Oklahoma City tied the all-time playoff record for points in any half, matching Milwaukee’s 87-point second-half explosion from 1978, also against Denver. The Thunder didn’t just make history—they ran away with a 149-106 blowout.
Here’s what you need to know about Friday’s matchup between the Nuggets and the Thunder, including broadcast information and start time.
What time is Nuggets vs. Thunder today?
- Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Nuggets and the Thunder will tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
What channel is Nuggets vs. Thunder on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Nuggets vs. Thunder will be available to watch on multiple channels and streaming platforms. Game 3 will air on ESPN.
Fans looking to stream Nuggets vs. Thunder can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Nuggets vs. Thunder radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channel 86 (Nuggets), 81 (Thunder)
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Nuggets vs. Thunder series schedule
Denver and Oklahoma City tied at 1-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5 | Game 1: Nuggets 121, Thunder 119 | — | — |
| April 22 | Game 2: Thunder 149, Thunder 106 | — | — |
| April 25 | Game 3 at Nuggets | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 at Nuggets | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5 at Thunder | TBA | TBA |
| May 2 | Game 6* at Nuggets | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 4 | Game 7* at Thunder | TBA | TBA, Sling |
*If necessary
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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