Where to Watch Thunder vs. Nuggets: TV Channel, Live Stream, Odds & Game 5 Preview.
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Game 5 between the Thunder and Nuggets tips off tonight, and it's more than just another playoff game — it might be the biggest one the Paycom Center has seen since 2016. With the series tied 2-2, the winner of this one gets within striking distance of the Western Conference Finals. For OKC fans, this isn’t just hype. This is real.
A year ago, the Thunder were that fun, up-and-coming team no one wanted to face. This year? They’re legit title contenders — some might even say the favorites. And tonight, they have a chance to prove it on their home floor.
Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 5 Info:
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📍 Location: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City
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🕤 Time: 9:30 PM ET, Tuesday, May 13
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📺 TV: TNT
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📱 Live Stream: Max (formerly HBO Max)
Want to catch the game? Tune in on TNT if you’re watching on cable, or stream it live on Max, which works across all devices — phones, smart TVs, tablets, and gaming consoles.
Nuggets vs Thunder: What’s On the Line?
This is the kind of series that defines legacies.
After falling behind early in Game 4, the Thunder fought their way back. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the team on his back down the stretch and delivered a clutch fourth quarter, flipping the momentum in OKC’s favor. The series is now tied — and it’s anyone’s game.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets haven’t looked quite like the defending champs. Sure, they’re battle-tested, and Nikola Jokić is still capable of taking over. But OKC has kept him from going full MVP-mode since his explosive Game 1. He’s averaging just over 21 points and 5 assists in the last three games. That’s good — just not Jokić good.
A Different Thunder Team
Let’s be real: this isn’t last year’s Thunder.
This group isn’t here to learn — they’re here to win. The home crowd in Bricktown knows it too. Expect the building to be electric from tip-off. This is the kind of game that can swing an entire series.
It’s been fascinating watching the two coaches, Mark Daigneault and David Adelman, trade adjustments like chess players. Neither team has tweaked its starting five yet, but the closing lineups have shifted each game based on momentum and matchups. Tonight? It’s all on the line.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stats: The Star Shines Bright
SGA has been sensational — averaging 29.4 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game in the series. He’s doing it all: scoring, facilitating, defending, leading. And in Game 4, he was the difference-maker when it mattered most.
If he keeps playing like this, OKC isn’t just advancing — they’re going deep.
Best Bet: Jokić Under 8.5 Assists
Here’s a sneaky wager: Nikola Jokić under 8.5 assists.
The Thunder are doing a great job cutting off Denver’s easy looks, especially on cuts and kick-outs. With the Nuggets shooting inconsistently from three, Jokić hasn’t been able to pile up assists like usual. He hasn’t had more than six in any game this series, which makes this a pretty smart play.
Prediction: Who Wins Game 5?
Game 5 is always pivotal — and with the home crowd behind them, OKC has the edge. They’ve got the momentum, the hunger, and a rising superstar in SGA. That said, the Nuggets won’t go quietly.
Still, we like the Thunder to take control.
Prediction: Thunder 108, Nuggets 101
Quick Recap of Key Info:
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🔥 Thunder vs Nuggets Game 5
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🏀 Series tied 2-2
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📺 Watch on TNT or stream on Max
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🕤 9:30 PM ET, Tuesday, May 13
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📍 Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
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📊 Odds (via FanDuel): Thunder -10 | O/U 221.5
