Thunder vs Nuggets Match Player Stats, NBA 24-25 Game 1: Stats, Semi Finals Preview, Key players and Head to Head

By Sayandeep Das

Updated: Monday, May 5, 2025, 22:06 [IST]

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Match Player Stats, NBA 24-25: The Oklahoma City Thunder (seeded 1st in the West) will face off against the Denver Nuggets (seeded 4th) at Paycom Center on May 5, 2025, for Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinal series. Oklahoma City, after dominating the regular season and finishing with a league-best 68-14 record, enters the series on a four-game win streak. Denver, after clinching a 4-2 first-round series win, looks to challenge the top seed with the power of reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic.

The Thunder have been led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while the Nuggets rely on the dynamic play of Jokic and Jamal Murray. The stage is set for a high-octane series between two of the West’s elite.

Thunder vs Nuggets NBA 24-25 Game Information

Date: May 5, 2025
Time: 9:30 PM ET
Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Global Time Zone Breakdown

ET (USA): 9:30 PM
PT (USA): 6:30 PM
GMT (UK): 1:30 AM (May 6)
CET (Europe): 2:30 AM (May 6)
IST (India): 7:00 AM (May 6)
AWST (Australia): 9:30 AM (May 6)

Thunder vs Nuggets Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	HOME	ROAD	EAST	WEST	DIV	PF	PA	STRK
Oklahoma City	68	14	.829	35-6	32-8	29-1	39-13	12-4	120.5	107.6	Won 4
Denver Nuggets	50	32	.610	26-15	24-17	18-12	32-20	8-8	120.8	116.9	Won 3

Thunder vs Nuggets 2025 NBA – Last 5 Head-to-Head Results

Date	Home	Final Score	Winner	Winner High	Loser High
Mar 10, 2025	Thunder	Nuggets 140–127	Nuggets	Nikola Jokic – 37 pts*	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 29 pts*
Mar 09, 2025	Thunder	Thunder 127–103	Thunder	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 25 pts*	Jamal Murray – 20 pts*
Nov 06, 2024	Nuggets	Nuggets 124–122	Nuggets	Jamal Murray – 29 pts*	Jalen Williams – 27 pts*
Oct 24, 2024	Nuggets	Thunder 102–87	Thunder	Chet Holmgren – 23 pts*	Nikola Jokic – 20 pts*
Jan 31, 2024	Thunder	Thunder 105–100	Thunder	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 24 pts*	Michael Porter Jr. – 22 pts*

Key Takeaways:

Thunder’s Momentum: Oklahoma City heads into Game 1 riding a four-game winning streak and the league’s best defense. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s leadership on both ends of the floor has elevated OKC to elite status.
Nuggets’ Experience: The defending champions know how to win in the playoffs. Nikola Jokic’s all-around brilliance and Denver’s high offensive efficiency remain a threat to any defense, including OKC’s.
Injury Report Impact: Both teams enter Game 1 without major injury concerns, making this a clash of full-strength rosters.
Key Matchups: The battle between Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic is headline-worthy, but eyes will also be on role players like Jalen Williams and Christian Braun. How Denver contains OKC’s perimeter play may decide the opener.
High Stakes: With the Western Conference Finals within reach, both teams understand the value of a strong Game 1 showing. The Thunder are looking to make a Finals run with their young core, while the Nuggets aim to defend their crown.

Thunder vs Nuggets Team Stats Comparison (2024–25 Season)

Stat	Oklahoma City Thunder	Denver Nuggets
Record (W-L)	68-14 (.829)	50-32 (.610)
Home Record	35-6	26-15
Road Record	32-8	24-17
vs East	29-1	18-12
vs West	39-13	32-20
Division Record	12-4	8-8
Points Per Game	120.5	120.8
Opponent PPG	107.6	116.9
Rebounds/Game	44.8	45.7
Assists/Game	26.9	31.0
Steals/Game	10.33	8.00
Blocks/Game	5.67	4.90
Field Goal %	48.16%	50.60%
Free Throw %	81.88%	77.00%
3-Point FG %	37.44%	37.57%

Thunder vs Nuggets Stat Leaders:

Category	Oklahoma City Thunder	Denver Nuggets
Points	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 32.7 PPG	Nikola Jokic – 29.6 PPG
Rebounds	Jalen Williams – 5.3 RPG	Nikola Jokic – 12.7 RPG
Assists	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 6.4 APG	Nikola Jokic – 10.2 APG
Steals	Cason Wallace – 1.76 SPG	Nikola Jokic – 1.81 SPG
Blocks	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 1.01 BPG	Peyton Watson – 1.37 BPG
FG%	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 51.93%	Christian Braun – 57.98%
FT%	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 89.84%	Jamal Murray – 88.62%
3PT%	Isaiah Joe – 41.20%	Nikola Jokic – 41.69%

Thunder vs Nuggets NBA 24-25 Semi Finals Implications

The winner of this series advances to the Western Conference Finals. For Oklahoma City, a victory would validate their regular-season dominance and mark a successful leap for their young roster. For Denver, it’s about defending their title and continuing their reign atop the NBA.