Denver Nuggets vs OKC Thunder Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Game 1 (May 5) | 2025 NBA Playoffs

On Monday, the OKC Thunder host the Denver Nuggets to kick off their Western Conference semifinal series in the 2025 NBA playoffs. They had a 2-2 record against each other in their regular season series, winning a home and away game each.

The first-seeded Thunder were the first team to book their spot in the second round of the playoffs after sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. They have had over a week to rest and strategize for the upcoming series.

Meanwhile, the fourth-seed Nuggets took down the LA Clippers in a tightly contested seven-game series. The Clippers clinched a 120-101 Game 7 victory at home on Saturday to advance to the second round.

The upcoming series will feature the two frontrunners for this season's MVP race, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, against each other as they look to take their team one step closer to the NBA title.

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Denver Nuggets vs OKC Thunder: Injury Reports

Nuggets injury report for May 5

DaRon Holmes II is listed as out for the season due to an Achilles injury.

Player	Status	Injury
DaRon Holmes II	Out (OFS)	Achilles

Thunder injury report for May 5

The Thunder will be without Ousmane Dieng. He will miss his 20th straight game due to a left calf strain. Moreover, Nikola Topic is out for the season, recovering from left knee surgery.

Player	Status	Injury
Ousmane Dieng	Out	Calf
Nikola Topic	Out (OFS)	Knee

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Denver Nuggets vs OKC Thunder: Starting lineups and depth charts

Nuggets starting lineup and depth chart for May 5

The Nuggets are expected to deploy a starting lineup of Jamal Murray (PG), Christian Braun (SG), Michael Porter Jr. (SF), Aaron Gordon (PF) and Nikola Jokic (C).

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Jamal Murray	Russell Westbrook	Jalen Pickett
SG	Christian Braun	Jalen Pickett	Julian Strawther
SF	Michael Porter Jr.	Christian Braun	Peyton Watson
PF	Aaron Gordon	Peyton Watson	Vlatko Cancar
C	Nikola Jokic	DeAndre Jordan	Aaron Gordon

Thunder starting lineup and depth chart for May 5

The OKC Thunder will likely use a starting lineup of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG), Luguentz Dort (SG), Jalen Williams (SF), Chet Holmgren (PF) and Isaiah Hartenstein (C).

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Cason Wallace	Ajay Mitchell
SG	Luguentz Dort	Alex Caruso	Cason Wallace
SF	Jalen Williams	Isaiah Joe	Aaron Wiggins
PF	Chet Holmgren	Aaron Wiggins	Kenrich Williams
C	Isaiah Hartenstein	Jaylin Williams	Chet Holmgren

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How to watch Denver Nuggets vs OKC Thunder?

Game 1 of the Nuggets-Thunder conference semifinal series is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT, truTV and MAX. Fans can also stream the game live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.