The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to clash in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals series tonight, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM PDT (2:30 AM WAT on May 14) in Oklahoma City. With the series tied at 2–2, both teams aim to seize the advantage in this pivotal matchup.
## NBA Schedule
– Denver Nuggets @ Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 06:30 PM
– Oklahoma City Thunder @ Denver Nuggets on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
– Denver Nuggets @ Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT
In Game 4, the Thunder secured a 92–87 victory in Denver, leveling the series. The game was marked by low shooting percentages from both teams, with stars Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combining for a 36% field goal rate. Denver’s sluggish start, scoring only 8 points in the first quarter, tied a playoff record for the fewest points in a quarter. Despite a mid-game rally, the Nuggets faltered late, missing their first 10 three-point attempts in the fourth quarter before a late make by Aaron Gordon, which came too late to alter the outcome.
Fatigue appears to be impacting Denver, particularly Jokić, who, despite averaging a triple-double during the regular season, has shown signs of wear in the playoffs. Analyst Charles Barkley criticized the NBA’s scheduling, suggesting it has disproportionately affected the Nuggets due to their limited bench depth.
Looking ahead, Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Denver, with Game 7, if necessary, set for Sunday, May 18, 2025, back in Oklahoma City. Both teams will be striving to gain the upper hand tonight to avoid facing elimination in the subsequent games.