The Thunder will wrap up their preseason schedule at home against the Nuggets in what promises to be a solid tune-up before the new NBA season tips off on Tuesday.
Fresh off their first-ever NBA championship, the Thunder sit at 3-2 in preseason play after bouncing back from a 116-101 road defeat to the Indiana Pacers with a gritty 116-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Head coach Mark Daigneault hinted that this matchup could serve as a “dress rehearsal,” something OKC has only done twice in five outings so far. With home-court advantage and a few days’ rest, the Thunder could look close to full strength.
On the other side, the Nuggets improved to 3-1 after a 124-117 win over the Chicago Bulls. Jamal Murray stole the show with a sizzling 30-point performance, hitting 9-of-18 from the field and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line, the highest scoring output by a Denver player this preseason.
Nikola Jokic was his usual masterful self, tallying 18 points on 70% shooting along with 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Denver dominated the minutes with their two-time MVP on the floor, outscoring Chicago by 24 points during his stint, a familiar sign that the Nuggets are once again in sync heading into the regular season.
Here’s what you need to know about the preseason matchup between the Thunder and the Nuggets, including broadcast information and start time.
Where to watch Thunder vs. Nuggets today: Channel, live stream
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: DirecTV
The Thunder vs. Nuggets preseason game will air nationally on NBA TV in the United States. Fans can stream the game on DirecTV.
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Thunder vs. Nuggets start time
- Date: Friday, Oct. 17
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT
Thunder vs. Nuggets will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 17. The game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Thunder schedule 2025
The Thunder begin their regular-season slate on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Here’s a look at the first five games on their schedule.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 21 | at Rockets | 7:30 p.m. | NBC/Peacock |
| Oct. 23 | vs. Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Oct. 27 | vs. Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Oct. 28 | at Kings | 8:00 p.m. | — |
Nuggets schedule 2025
The Nuggets begin their regular-season slate on Thursday, Oct. 23. Here’s a look at the first five games on their schedule.
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 23 | 10:00 pm | vs. Warriors | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Oct. 25 | 9:00 pm | at Suns | ALT+ |
| Oct. 27 | 9:30 pm | vs. Timberwolves | Peacock |
| Oct. 29 | 9:00 pm | at Pelicans | ALT+ |
| Oct. 31 | 10:00 pm | vs. Trailblazers | ALT+ |
