Denver Basketball Team, Nuggets, in Focus
Gotta talk 'bout the upcoming face-off between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Playoffs! This ain't no run-of-the-mill series, folks. It's the first playoff dance for the Nuggets in the Nikola Jokic era against the top-seeded Thunder.
Bookmakers got the Thunder as heavy favorites to take this series, with BetMGM giving them -900 odds to secure the victory. That's a pretty big spread, but it goes to show just how highly they think of the Thunder.
If you ain't already following the MVP race, this series is gonna be your chance to catch a glimpse of the top two contenders going head-to-head. The man most likely to snag that MVP trophy, Nikola Jokic, will be representing the Nuggets, while the Thunder send their own MVP hopeful, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, to the court. The MVP winner will be announced during the series, so keep your eyes peeled.
The teams had a bit of a back-and-forth in the regular season, with each team snagging two wins in their series. The two even squared off in Oklahoma City back in March, so it's safe to say both teams are familiar with each other's playstyles.
The first four games of this best-of-seven series are locked in:
Nuggets at Thunder, Game 1: Monday, May 5
7:30 p.m. MT, TNT/truTVPaycom Center, Oklahoma City
Game 2: Wednesday, May 7
7:30 p.m. MT, TNT/truTVPaycom Center, Oklahoma City
Game 3: Friday, May 7
8 p.m. MT, ESPNBall Arena, Denver
Game 4: Sunday, May 11
1:30 p.m. MT, ABCBall Arena, Denver
Stay tuned for info about potential Game 5 and beyond!
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The NBA Playoffs 2025 series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder promises an exciting clash of sports, particularly basketball, talents, as Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander go head-to-head in the MVP race. This matchup, including games at the Paycom Center and Ball Arena, signifies significant moments for both teams, with the MVP winner to be announced during the series. BetMGM has given the Thunder -900 odds to win, showcasing the high esteem they hold for Oklahoma City in this sports event.
