Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Game 5: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Game 5: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Updates (May 13, 2025)

Thunder vs Nuggets semifinal 5 updates including Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury status — *Jamal Murray and Alex Caruso (Photo By Isaiah J. Downing/Imagn Images)*

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets will play each other in Game 5 of the semifinal series at Paycom Center on Tuesday, May 13.

Following a destructive 4-0 win in the first-round series, the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back in the second semifinal series game with a 149-106 win after struggling in the starting battle. In the recent matchup 4, they successfully won 92-87, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s crucial 25 points. However, Cason Wallance and Aarin Wiggins contributed key bench support in their comeback victory.

Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets secured their journey by balancing their record to 2-2 in the ongoing semifinal showdowns. In game 4, despite Nikola Jokic’s double-double on the board, including 25 points and 13 rebounds, Denver’s poor 31% shooting cost them the ability to hold an eight-point lead. They struggled with turnovers and missed three-pointers, a downfall in their recent loss.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Game 5: Prediction

Get Game 3 predictions, starting lineups, and injury updates as the Nuggets take on the Thunder in a crucial May 9, 2025 playoff clash — *Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Photo by Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)*

The upcoming matchup between the Thunder and the Nuggets is expected to be tough, as the series is tied. The Nuggets will look to bounce back at their home court with Nikola Jokic‘s dominating scoring ability and rebounding while aiming for better playmaking. At the same time, the Thunder’s key focus would be Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s strong offensive presence. The game is bringing tough competition with thunderstorms to continue exploiting Denver’s weakness, and Denver needs to tighten up their defense. The Hard fourth battle with both teams bringing intensity as they fight for control of the series will be exciting to witness.