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OKC Thunder Starting Lineup vs. Denver Nuggets Game 1

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. This is where the rubber meets the round for the OKC Thunder, who for the second straight season dispatched its first round matchup in four games.

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OKC Thunder’s Endurance Advantage Could Pay Off Later in Series

Oklahoma City’s first round domination allowed the team to reap a few immediate rewards. The Thunder enjoyed more than a full week of rest, the scouting team got to lock in on the potential opponent, and the Clippers-Nuggets series went the full seven games.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 5

Round Table: OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Round 2 Predictions

Round 2 begins on Monday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder play host to the Denver Nuggets. The OKC Thunder are the favorites to win the series, after a historic regular season game and a first round sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 5

History is on the Side of the OKC Thunder in Game 1 Against Denver Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a long break since their last basketball game. After taking down the Memphis Grizzlies in four games, OKC hasn't stepped on the court since April 26.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 4

OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Round 2 Full Schedule

On Sunday night, the first round of the NBA Playoffs officially came to a close with the Houston Rockets falling in Game 7 at home to the Golden State Warriors as the No.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 4

5 X-Factors in OKC Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoff Series

Round 2 is finally here. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been waiting a week to find out its next playoff matchup and after the Denver Nuggets routed the LA Clippers in Game 7 Saturday, OKC got its answer.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / May 4

Brooklyn Nets, OKC Thunder Highlight the Future of NBA Draft

The Brooklyn Nets and Oklahoma City Thunder don't have many similarities on the surface. The Thunder just captured a league-high 68 regular-season wins and are a heavy favorite to win the title this year, while the Nets are trending toward a rebuild after a 26-56 regular season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 4

OKC Thunder’s Continuity Paying Dividends

Heading into the second round, Oklahoma City has a leg up on the competition for a multitude of reasons. The obvious talking point right now, and for good reason, is rest.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 4

OKC Thunder Monthly Recap: April 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a relatively stress-free April compared to the seven other Western Conference playoff teams. After all, it clinched the No.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 4

Stiles Points: OKC Thunder-Denver Nuggets Series Tests NBA Norms

In the NBA Playoffs, much like life, there are understood ideas that we cling to as facts to guide the perception of players, teams and attempts to predict a series.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 4

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Two Former 5-Stars in First Round

On Saturday evening, Oklahoma City learned its opponent in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder will meet Denver with a trip to the Western Conference Finals on the line, setting up what should be an entertaining series between the league's two MVP frontrunners.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 4

Nikola Jokic Tabs OKC Thunder As 'Scary Team' Ahead of NBA Playoff Bout

Time flies in the NBA. For a second, you are celebrating a hard-fought series win that took until Game 7 to determine a winner. In the next blink, you have to set your sights to the next challenge: a 68-win squad that has had over a week off.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 4

Russell Westbrook Reflects on Battling OKC Thunder

The waiting is over and it is time to get back to basketball in Bricktown. On Saturday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder found out its Round 2 matchup after the Denver Nuggets throttled the LA Clippers in Game 7 of their first-round series.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 4

Shaquille O’Neal backs Denver Nuggets over OKC Thunder as he makes key Russell Westbrook point, ‘I’d like to see…’

Shaquille O’Neal thinks the Denver Nuggets have the edge over the Oklahoma City Thunder, as Russell Westbrook faces his former team. The Denver Nuggets dominated against the LA Clippers, defeating them 120-101 to win Game 7.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 3

OKC Thunder to Face Denver Nuggets Round 2 of NBA Playoffs

Finally, the waiting is over for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After OKC dispatched the Memphis Grizzlies in short order –– a four game sweep that wrapped up a week ago to the day –– they had to wait out the first round series between the Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers to determine its Round 2 matchup.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 3

OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander More Than Ready for Second Round

The Oklahoma City Thunder received clarity when the No. 2 Houston Rockets forced a first-round Game 7 against the No. 7 Golden State Warriors on Friday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 3

OKC Thunder Proving the NBA's Regular Season Matters

Plenty has been made about the NBA's overall product over the last few years. A specific talking point within that discourse is the regular season, and how it seemingly matters less and less.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 3

OKC Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein Reacts to Clippers-Nuggets Playoff Series

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still awaiting its Round 2 matchup to reveal itself. The NBA has already announced the start time and dates for Games 1-4 of Round 2, but no opponent is known yet.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 3

Aaron Wiggins Could be OKC Thunder's X Factor in Second Round

Aaron Wiggins is best known as the man who saved basketball, and he might need to save his team in the second round. After finishing 68-14 in the regular season and sweeping their first-round series, the Oklahoma City Thunder are getting ready for Monday, when they tip off the second round.

NBA Makes OKC Thunder Announcement During Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated their way through the regular season and that continued into the first round of the playoffs. Oklahoma City was matched up against Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, and the series was never a close one.

OKC Thunder Star Reveals Team's Mindset After First-Round Sweep

The Oklahoma City Thunder, to no one's surprise, made incredibly quick work of the Memphis Grizzlies in their first-round series. The one-eight matchup wound up as one-sided as they come.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / April 27

Another dominant first round sweep puts the OKC Thunder on track for a title

Thunder sweep Grizzlies, sending a clear message about what’s to come The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the NBA’s best stories all season long, and after an emphatic first-round sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies, it’s clear they are not here just for experience – they are gunning for a championship.