The second round of the NBA Playoffs features a face-off between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here’s what you need to know about the series:

When does Game 1 take place?

The Thunder takes on the Nuggets on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET, broadcast on TNT.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Series Schedule

Here’s the complete schedule for the Thunder-Nuggets playoff series:

• Game 1: Monday, May 5 at Oklahoma City - 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
• Game 2: Wednesday, May 7 at Oklahoma City - 9:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
• Game 3: Friday, May 9 at Denver - 10 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Game 4: Sunday, May 11 at Denver - 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, May 13 at Oklahoma City - TBD (TNT)
• Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, May 15 at Denver - TBD (TBA)
• Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 18 at Oklahoma City - TBD (TBA)

Previous Encounters

The Thunder and Nuggets have squared off a total of 4 times during the regular season, finishing with a 2-2 tie in the series.