- What: NBA Western Conference Playoffs Semifinals Game 6
- When: May 15, 2025
- Who: OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
- Time: 5:30 p.m. PST
- Where: Ball Arena (Denver, CO)
The Denver Nuggets will play the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series this Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver. The game will start at 5:30 p.m. PST.
Currently, the Thunder hold a 3-2 lead in the series, having come back from a 2-1 deficit with two consecutive victories.
They secured a 92-87 win in Game 4 in Denver and followed that up with a 112-105 victory at home in Game 5, although they failed to cover the spread as 10.5-point favorites.
In a crucial fourth quarter, they outscored the Nuggets by 15 points. All five starters for Oklahoma City contributed in double digits, with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge with 31 points.
Despite finishing the regular season with a solid 55-23-4 record against the spread (ATS), the Thunder have struggled in the playoffs, going 3-6 ATS.
The Nuggets have only tasted victory in this series when their scoring exceeds 106 points. Nikola Jokic, the standout center, delivered an impressive performance with 44 points on 17-for-25 shooting and 15 rebounds.
However, Denver’s shooting woes—41% from the field and 28% from three-point range—hampered their chances. They have covered the spread in five of their last six games and hold a 7-4-1 ATS record in the postseason.
The Nuggets have shown resilience in pressure situations, winning decisively in Game 5 and Game 7 of their first-round series.
With a roster featuring a multi-time MVP and the fourth-best offensive rating in the league during the regular season, they are expected to improve their offensive efficiency.
Meanwhile, the Thunder remain the youngest team in the NBA and have faced the challenge of playing four road playoff games over the past month.
The Nuggets exploit this inexperience to push the series to a Game 7 on Saturday.
Best Bet: Nuggets Money Line at +145 odds
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