The upcoming match will be crucial for both the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, as they battle for a place in the 2025 Western Conference finals in Game 7 on Sunday afternoon.

The Thunder, currently seeded top, find themselves facing desperate circumstances for the first time in the playoffs after their recent loss in Game 6 in Denver. The Nuggets have a chance at redemption, having endured a similar survival game during their first-round face-off against the Clippers, managing to prevail.

Denver’s Aaron Gordon will attempt to play despite a hamstring strain from the previous game. The victor of this match will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the finals, with proceedings starting on Tuesday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a frontrunner for the MVP title, has been instrumental for the Thunder with an impressive average of 28.8 points per game in this series, while five Thunder players have made notable contributions scoring in double figures.

On the other hand, Nikola Jokić is eyeing to lead Denver to the finals for the second time in three seasons, marking himself as the playoff leader in key statistics—totaling 347 points, 169 rebounds, and 105 assists across 13 games so far.

Game 7 Details

Time: 3:30 PM ET | Date: Sunday, May 18
Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
TV Channel: ABC | Live Stream: fubo (Try for free)
Odds (via FanDuel): Thunder -8.5, O/U 214

Betting Insight

The predicted total points for this Game 7 is notably high. Historical data shows that out of 25 Game 7s since 2018, 20 have scored under 214 points, indicating a trend towards defensive-tight contests in these decisive matches. Aaron Gordon’s current health status adds potential uncertainty to Denver’s offense. Recommended Pick: Under 214.