Brazilian Flag Science & Culture

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Game 7: How to Watch, What to Expect, and the Stars to Watch

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Game 7: How to Watch, What to Expect, and the Stars to Watch

Everything You Need to Know Before Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 7

One more game—that's all it comes down to. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are locked at three games apiece, with everything on the line in a dramatic Game 7. After Denver stormed past the Thunder 119-107 in Game 6, fans can sense the tension and excitement building for Sunday’s deciding clash.

Tipoff is set for 3:30 PM ET on ABC this Sunday, May 18. If you’d rather skip the TV and catch it digitally, streaming is simple: just log onto the NBA App, ABC.com, or any affiliated streaming platform. Whether you’re firmly stationed on the Nuggets bandwagon or rooting for the Thunder's youthful surge, you won't want to miss this one.

The Storylines: Jokic and Murray’s Duo, Thunder’s Shooting Woes

The Storylines: Jokic and Murray’s Duo, Thunder’s Shooting Woes

The spotlight shines brightest on the Nuggets’ unstoppable twosome. Nikola Jokic was all over Game 6: 29 points, 14 rebounds—showing why he’s already snagged multiple MVP awards. Jamal Murray added 25 points and 8 rebounds of his own. Together, they keep making history, now with at least 25 points each in 18 playoff games—the most for any pair in the last several years. When these two get rolling, defenses scramble to keep up.

Oklahoma City’s hopes rest on the calm and swagger of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He put up a fierce 32 points in Game 6, fighting to keep the Thunder alive. But he didn’t get enough help. The Thunder’s three-point shooting has been shaky—31% last game. That poor marksmanship from deep let Denver pack the paint and force tough shots. For Oklahoma City to steal Game 7 in Denver, the perimeter shooters need to heat up fast or risk fading under the playoff lights.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets feasted inside—paint points, fast-break layups, and big defensive swats set the pace all night in Game 6. When Denver’s defense is locked in, the Thunder’s young core gets pushed out of rhythm fast. The Thunder's defense is aggressive, but the Nuggets’ experience and ball movement often find the cracks inside.

There’s a bit of added pressure here, too. Both teams know what’s at stake: a ticket to the Conference Finals and a statement win for their franchise’s future. Crowds in Denver are known to rattle visiting squads, but the Thunder have grown up fast before our eyes this spring.

  • Jokic-Murray Combo: Eighteen playoff games with both at 25+ points—the best in the 2020s.
  • Thunder Unknowns: Apart from Shai, who steps up for OKC? Keep an eye on emerging talents like Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey.
  • Broadcast Details: Game airs live on ABC at 3:30 PM ET, streaming on NBA App and ABC.com.

Game 7s are unpredictable. Superstars shine—or falter—in ways you don’t expect. Will Denver’s experience carry them through, or can Oklahoma City catch fire from deep at just the right time? Every possession counts, and there’s no safety net left. Set your reminders, because this is playoff basketball at its best: raw, tense, and bursting with energy.