It's a battle of the MVP candidates on Monday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic will play a best-of-seven series in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
The Thunder have been off for more than a week after sweeping the Grizzlies, while the Nuggets just recently defeated the Clippers in Game 7.
With just one off day in between Game 7 against the Clippers and Game 1 vs. the Thunder, the Nuggets don't have much rest. Not to mention, the team had to travel from Denver to Oklahoma City.
While some may consider this a disadvantage for the Nuggets, it could be seen as an advantage. Denver has momentum following a dominant Game 7 showing, while Oklahoma City has been off for more than a week.
The Thunder are favored in the series, but rust could certainly play a factor in Game 1.
Here's what you need to know about Monday's matchup between the Thunder and the Nuggets, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Thunder vs. Nuggets on today?
- TV channel: TNT, truTV
- Live stream: Sling
Game 1 of the Thunder vs. Nuggets series will air live on TNT and truTV on Monday, May 5.
Fans looking to stream Thunder vs. Nuggets can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Thunder vs. Nuggets start time
- Date: Monday, May 5
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Thunder and the Nuggets is set to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Thunder won 68 games in the regular season, four more than any team in the league and 16 more than the Western Conference No. 2 seed. The Nuggets won 18 fewer games, but the two squads were even in the regular season.
Denver and Oklahoma City matched up four times, with each team winning twice. If the regular season series is indicative of what's coming in the playoffs, this series could be very intense.
Thunder vs. Nuggets radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to the Thunder vs. Nuggets broadcast live on SiriusXM.
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Thunder vs. Nuggets series schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 5 | Game 1 at Thunder | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 7 | Game 2 at Thunder | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| May 9 | Game 3 at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 11 | Game 4 at Nuggets | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| TBD | Game 5 at Thunder* | TBD | TBD, Sling |
| TBD | Game 6 at Nuggets* | TBD | TBD, Sling |
| TBD | Game 7 at Thunder* | TBD | TBD, Sling |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |
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