Denver Nuggets Gear Up for Showdown Against Oklahoma City Thunder
The Denver Nuggets are set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA playoffs after a tense first-round series that was pushed to a seventh game. Denver emerged victorious, shaking off past playoff disappointments, as they prepare for Game 1 of the second round on Monday, May 5, at 10:30 PM ET.
The series will occur every other day, with a potential Game 7 scheduled for May 18. The full playoff schedule is as follows:
- Game 1: Nuggets at Thunder (May 5, 9:30 PM ET)
- Game 2: Nuggets at Thunder (May 7, 9:30 PM ET)
- Game 3: Thunder at Nuggets (May 9, 10:00 PM ET)
- Game 4: Thunder at Nuggets (May 11, 3:30 PM ET)
- Game 5: Nuggets at Thunder (May 13, TBD)
- Game 6: Thunder at Nuggets (May 15, TBD)
- Game 7: Nuggets at Thunder (May 18, TBD)
Key player Michael Porter Jr. looks to build upon his regular season performance against the Thunder, averaging 20 points and nearly 9 rebounds in their matchups, while battling through a shoulder injury. His contributions will be pivotal for Denver.
Another critical aspect will be Jamal Murray’s ability to perform against Oklahoma City’s elite perimeter defenders. While Nikola Jokic continues to dominate, concerns remain about Denver’s effectiveness during non-Jokic minutes, where they’ve struggled historically.
As the series unfolds, attention will also be on the MVP race, with Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battling for supremacy. Early predictions have the Thunder favored to win, with analysts highlighting their depth and impressive net rating. The Nuggets, meanwhile, are urging their core to rise to the occasion in pursuit of playoff glory.
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