2025 West Semifinals: (1) Oklahoma City Thunder Vs. (4) Denver Nuggets

They won't stop him from scoring or rebounding. In fact, he may actually score more than normal. But what OKC does insanely well is get deflections and turn them into quick points on the other end. I expect Jokic to destroy Hartenstein and score at will, but I also believe his TOs will increase because passing lanes won't be as open. Either Jokic will try to force too many passes or he'll shoot the ball more often.

Murray must be very dynamic the entire series or the Nuggets won't have a chance. However, If "playoff Murray" shows up, this is a near 50/50 series IMO.

I think OKC's defense will give Westbrook fits and destroy his confidence. He might have one good game this series, not 5.

Denver defense shifts between terrible and below-average. Once OKC's players get past any playoff jitters, they should get very comfortable and set the scoreboard on fire. They will take every single layup the Nuggets offer them.

 

Thunder in an easy 6. Jokic outplays SGA, but can't get his teammates going to the level they'd need to be to beat this Thunder team.

 

Denver Nuggets, McDonald’s Nuggets, Golden Nugget…fugget, Thunder in 5.

 

MVPs together, hope it goes 6-7.

 

lessgooo the danverrrrrrs!!!!

 

Chicken McNuggets, Nuggets in 4. Flavors

 

All they need to is let Westbrook stop himself.

Get Jokic to work really hard for his points.

 

Looks like the nerves are going away and once OKC's 3s start dropping, this game will be over. Nuggets just don't defend well enough.

 

Westbrook cannot be more productive than Porter. Maybe his shoulder is affecting his shot. Caruso and Wallace off the bench is unfair.

 

Porter is off ....

 

Thunder Basketball.....Positionless and Turnover generating basketball!

 

Denver came back. Making Joker work is the right strategy but you foul out quick.

 

Jokic and Murray doing all you could ask for but they have no chance unless someone else shows up. Every other Nuggets player was useless. MPJ is killing them.

OKC missed too many open 3s, which is why they only lead by 10.

Things will break open in the 2nd half when OKC's offense starts to click.