- What: NBA Western Conference Playoffs Semifinals Game 3
- When: May 9, 2025
- Who: OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Ball Arena (Denver, CO)
The Denver Nuggets will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals series in the NBA Playoffs this Friday.
The series is currently tied at 1-1. The game will begin at 7 p.m. PST at Ball Arena and will be broadcast on ESPN.
The Thunder made a strong comeback after losing Game 1, delivering a decisive 149-106 victory over the Nuggets on Wednesday while covering the spread as a 10.5-point favorite.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with a remarkable performance, scoring a game-high 34 points on 11-of-13 shooting.
During this win, the Thunder recorded an NBA playoff record with 87 points in the first half.
The Nuggets ended their two-game winning streak with the loss on Wednesday. Nikola Jokic topped Denver’s scoring with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists before fouling out late in the third quarter.
Although Denver shot 40.5% from three-point range, their overall shooting was only 37.9%.
With the Thunder holding the upper hand, the Nuggets will rely on their home crowd to keep the game competitive and stay alive in the series.
They have covered the spread in their last two home games and have a 3-1 record at Ball Arena during the playoffs.
On the other hand, the Thunder have struggled to cover the spread in 3 of their last 4 games, including two consecutive losses on the road.
While I think the Thunder win this one, I’ll take the Nuggets to cover the spread at home.
Best Bet: Nuggets +5.5 points at -105 odds
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