Thunder Look to Bounce Back Against Nuggets in Game 2 of NBA Playoffs
The Oklahoma City Thunder will attempt to recover after a narrow defeat in their playoff opener against the Denver Nuggets.
Thunder Look to Bounce Back Against Nuggets in Game 2 of NBA Playoffs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to rebound against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their second-round NBA playoff matchup on Wednesday night. The Nuggets shocked the top-seeded Thunder in Game 1 on Tuesday, erasing a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and winning the game on Aaron Gordon’s 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds remaining.
Entering Wednesday night, home teams are 0-5 in the second round. OKC will try to reverse that trend by focusing on their rebounding, which they lost by 20 in Game 1. Oklahoma City aims to slow down Nikola Jokić, who recorded 42 points and 22 rebounds in his dominant performance.
Game 2 Details:
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Date: Wednesday, May 7
- Location: Paycom Center – Oklahoma City
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Max
- Odds: Thunder -10.5, O/U 230
Best Bet for Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 2
The Thunder lost Game 1 partly due to their rebounding struggles, as they played without Isaiah Hartenstein for a significant portion of the game. In Game 2, Hartenstein is expected to see more minutes. That adjustment should make Oklahoma City’s rebounding more competitive. The Pick: Hartenstein Over 8.5 Rebounds.
