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Denver Nuggets 121, Oklahoma City Thunder 119: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets 121 to Oklahoma City Thunder 119, on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets.

NBA · West Semifinals - Game 1Monday, May 5, 2025
DateMay 5, 2025
Start time9:30 PM ET
VenuePaycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TVTNT/truTV/HBO Max
Attendance18,203

Line score

Team1234T
Denver Nuggets26243536121
Oklahoma City Thunder27333029119

Top performers

Denver Nuggets
PointsNikola Jokic · 42
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 22
AssistsNikola Jokic · 6
RatingNikola Jokic · 42 PTS, 22 REB, 6 AST
Oklahoma City Thunder
RatingShai Gilgeous-Alexander · 33 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsOklahoma City Thunder
Points per game
114.5
111.2
Points allowed per game
113.3
107.4
50-32Record68-14
4th in Northwest DivisionStanding3rd in Northwest Division
4-2Road record / home record5-0
WLWWLLast 5LLLWW
W1StreakL3

Team stats

Denver NuggetsOklahoma City Thunder
42-95FG42-100
Field Goal %
44
42
10-323PT15-43
Three Point %
31
35
27-33FT20-28
Free Throw %
82
71
Rebounds
63
43
Offensive Rebounds
21
13
Defensive Rebounds
42
30
Assists
18
27
Steals
6
12
Blocks
5
11
Turnovers
18
9
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
18
9
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out
Oklahoma City Thunder
Ajay Mitchell G · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Thomas Sorber C · Knee
Out
Jaylin Williams F · Back - Spasms
Out
Cason Wallace G · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Chet Holmgren C · Knee
Out

Box score

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Aaron Gordon39227-153-65-5141100772+16
Michael Porter Jr.2421-80-30-040111131-15
Nikola Jokic424215-292-610-132267125175+10
Jamal Murray44216-162-77-866410153+12
Christian Braun40114-81-42-2133110494+15
Russell Westbrook30187-131-53-522300115+4
Julian Strawther621-10-00-010100101-10
Peyton Watson1531-51-10-010022100-22
Team12142-9510-3227-3363181865214221

Oklahoma City Thunder

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Isaiah Hartenstein29126-120-00-091201455+2
Chet Holmgren28125-110-32-462214155-14
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander403312-262-67-9108121374-16
Luguentz Dort30144-94-92-221111114-21
Jalen Williams38165-202-94-674122251-6
Jaylin Williams341-11-11-210000101-2
Alex Caruso26207-125-91-216252014+13
Isaiah Joe1300-40-40-0120000110
Aaron Wiggins1451-11-12-240000130+19
Cason Wallace2131-40-11-123010022+15
Team11942-10015-4320-28432791211133027

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 123-118
Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110
Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118
Nov 13, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 112-113
Nov 11, 2026 · at Portland Trail BlazersL 108-118
Nov 10, 2026 · at Portland Trail BlazersL 103-123
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 114-75
Nov 6, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 128-97

Season series

Series tied 2-2
Mar 10, 2025DEN 140, OKC 127
Mar 9, 2025DEN 103, OKC 127
Nov 6, 2024OKC 122, DEN 124
Oct 24, 2024OKC 102, DEN 87

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Denver Nuggets won, 121-119, on Monday, May 5, 2025.

What was the final score of Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Denver Nuggets 121, Oklahoma City Thunder 119.

Who were the top performers?

Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (42 points). Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (33 points).

Where is Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder played?

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

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