Thunder vs. Nuggets: Key matchups, schedule and prediction for epic battle featuring MVP finalists

The Western Conference’s top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14) will face the fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets (50-32) in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two franchises have not met in the playoffs since the opening round in 2011, when Kevin Durant's Thunder made quick work of the Nuggets.What we know about Oklahoma CityThe Thunder were unbelievable all season, submitting the second-best net rating (12.8) in NBA history and becoming the seventh team ever to win 68 games during