The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to rebound against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their second-round NBA playoff matchup on Wednesday night. The Nuggets shocked the top-seeded Thunder in Game 1 on Tuesday, erasing a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter and winning the game on Aaron Gordon’s 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds remaining.
Entering Wednesday night, home teams are 0-5 in the second round. OKC will try to reverse that trend, and the Thunder will try to slow down Nikola Jokić, who went for 42 points and 22 rebounds in a monstrous Game 1.
Here’s what to know about Game 2.
Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 2 info
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | Date: Wednesday, May 7
Location: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City
TV channel: TNT | Live stream: Max
Odds (via bet365): Thunder -10.5, O/U 230
Thunder vs. Nuggets Game 2 best bet
The Thunder lost Game 1 in large part because they lost the rebounding battle by 20. They lost the rebounding battle largely because they played 19 minutes without Isaiah Hartenstein, and in those 19 minutes they had a rebounding rate of just 32%. That’s historically bad. I’m expecting Hartenstein to play more minutes in Game 2. He was the only starter with a positive plus-minus in Game 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams hung around 40 minutes, so getting a few more for Hartenstein makes sense. The result should be a more competitive game on the glass. The Pick: Hartenstein Over 8.5 Rebounds
This news was originally published on this post .
About the author
Pirates news-dump fired their manager while Vatican picked a new pope
<!--> The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton 38 games into the season. They named his successor, bench coach Don Kelly, at the same time that they announced the firing. The Pirates have begun the 2025 season with a 12-26 record, and sit 10 games back in the NL Central. They've also lost seven games in a row, and are just 1-9 in their last 10 contests. That Shelton has been fired following a disappointing second half in 2024 and a poor start to this season is not a surprise, but whether Kelly will be what fixes the Pirates, as team owner Bob Nutting suggested in a statement on the joint firing and hiring, is another question altogether.While Shelton's time with the Pirates concluded with a 306-440 record (.410 win percentage), three last-place finishes and zero postseason appearances, it's […]
Barça-Star über seinen Teamkollegen – Koundé: „Ich weiß nicht, warum Lewandowski spielt“
Für diese Trainer-Entscheidung hat er offenbar kein Verständnis ...Barça-Star Jules Koundé (26) konnte im Halbfinal-Rückspiel der Champions League bei Inter Mailand (3:4 n.V.) nicht eingreifen, musste das Spiel verletzt von der Giuseppe-Meazza-Tribüne aus verfolgen. Und kritisierte von dort aus offenbar seinen Trainer Hansi Flick (60)! Grund: Die Einwechslung von Superstar Robert Lewandowski (36).Lesen Sie auch<!-->[-->In der Sendung „Barça Reservat“ auf Catalunya Ràdio wurden jetzt die Kommentare des Franzosen zum Spiel veröffentlicht. Demnach hat Koundé, der wohl neben Joao Félix (25/aktuell vom FC Chelsea an die AC Mailand verliehen) saß, gesagt: „Ich weiß nicht, warum Lewandowski spielt, er sollte so nicht spielen.“Was damit wohl meint: Lewandowski wurde in der 90.+ 1 beim Stand von 3:2 für Barcelona eingewechselt. Nur zwei Minuten später erzielte Inters Francesco Acerbi den 3:3-Ausgleich. Es folgte die Verlängerung, die die Italiener dank Davide Frattesi (99.) für sich […]
Carolina Panthers release pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney: Reports
The Carolina Panthers are releasing pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Thursday.The three-time Pro Bowler's future with the Panthers has been in question since general manager Dan Morgan was noncommittal when asked whether Clowney was part of Carolina's 2025 plans during the NFL Draft.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFowler noted that Clowney was due $8.525 million in salary, including $2 million in guaranteed money. Carolina explored trade options during draft week and emphasized looking for pass rushers, per ESPN.After failing to find a trade destination, Clowney is now a free agent.This breaking news story will be updated.
NFL’s top 10 passing trios: Where do Cowboys rank after trading for George Pickens?
Ben Arthur NFL Reporter <!--> The addition of George Pickens significantly raises the profile of the Cowboys’ passing attack, giving quarterback Dak Prescott and star receiver CeeDee Lamb much-needed support. But where does Dallas’ new trio sit among the top passing trios in the NFL? We first did this exercise midway through the 2024 season, and much has changed in just those few months, including with some of the top entries on that list. Weighing production and talent, we're ranking the league’s top passing trios again, but this time tight ends are eligible. Here’s our new list for the 2025 offseason, in ascending order.ADVERTISEMENT -->Jackson was close to winning his third MVP last season, after throwing for more than 4,000 yards for the first time in his career (in addition to breaking Michael Vick’s record for most career rushing yards by […]
Ohio high school lacrosse player dies from injury suffered during varsity game
A high school lacrosse player from the Cleveland, Ohio, area died on Thursday morning after suffering an in-game injury earlier this week, according to USA Today.Sixteen-year-old sophomore Dylan Veselic, of Bay Village High School, was injured during a game in Olmsted Falls on May 6. Witnesses told WKYC that an Olmsted Falls player attempted a shot when the ball struck Veselic in the back of the head below his helmet as he tried to block it.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBay Village Superintendent Scot Prebles later shared that the student athlete was in critical condition after undergoing surgery. The school then shared the news of Veselic's tragic passing at 7:52 a.m. ET on Wednesday."With heavy hearts, the Veselic family shares the news that Dylan has passed away from injuries suffered during a lacrosse game," the statement read. "We are deeply touched by the overwhelming support […]
Can the Warriors win without Stephen Curry? Breakfast Ball
breakfast ball Video Details Stephen Curry will miss at least 1 week due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, Mark Schlereth, and Eddie House discus the injury and if the Warriors can beat the Timberwolves without their star player. 21 MINS AGO・breakfast ball・4:20
Related
Pirates news-dump fired their manager while Vatican picked a new pope
<!--> The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton 38 games into the season. They named his successor, bench coach Don Kelly, at the same time that they announced the firing. The Pirates have begun the 2025 season with a 12-26 record, and sit 10 games back in the NL Central. They've also lost seven games in a row, and are just 1-9 in their last 10 contests. That Shelton has been fired following a disappointing second half in 2024 and a poor start to this season is not a surprise, but whether Kelly will be what fixes the Pirates, as team owner Bob Nutting suggested in a statement on the joint firing and hiring, is another question altogether.While Shelton's time with the Pirates concluded with a 306-440 record (.410 win percentage), three last-place finishes and zero postseason appearances, it's […]
Barça-Star über seinen Teamkollegen – Koundé: „Ich weiß nicht, warum Lewandowski spielt“
Für diese Trainer-Entscheidung hat er offenbar kein Verständnis ...Barça-Star Jules Koundé (26) konnte im Halbfinal-Rückspiel der Champions League bei Inter Mailand (3:4 n.V.) nicht eingreifen, musste das Spiel verletzt von der Giuseppe-Meazza-Tribüne aus verfolgen. Und kritisierte von dort aus offenbar seinen Trainer Hansi Flick (60)! Grund: Die Einwechslung von Superstar Robert Lewandowski (36).Lesen Sie auch<!-->[-->In der Sendung „Barça Reservat“ auf Catalunya Ràdio wurden jetzt die Kommentare des Franzosen zum Spiel veröffentlicht. Demnach hat Koundé, der wohl neben Joao Félix (25/aktuell vom FC Chelsea an die AC Mailand verliehen) saß, gesagt: „Ich weiß nicht, warum Lewandowski spielt, er sollte so nicht spielen.“Was damit wohl meint: Lewandowski wurde in der 90.+ 1 beim Stand von 3:2 für Barcelona eingewechselt. Nur zwei Minuten später erzielte Inters Francesco Acerbi den 3:3-Ausgleich. Es folgte die Verlängerung, die die Italiener dank Davide Frattesi (99.) für sich […]
Carolina Panthers release pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney: Reports
The Carolina Panthers are releasing pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported on Thursday.The three-time Pro Bowler's future with the Panthers has been in question since general manager Dan Morgan was noncommittal when asked whether Clowney was part of Carolina's 2025 plans during the NFL Draft.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFowler noted that Clowney was due $8.525 million in salary, including $2 million in guaranteed money. Carolina explored trade options during draft week and emphasized looking for pass rushers, per ESPN.After failing to find a trade destination, Clowney is now a free agent.This breaking news story will be updated.
NFL’s top 10 passing trios: Where do Cowboys rank after trading for George Pickens?
Ben Arthur NFL Reporter <!--> The addition of George Pickens significantly raises the profile of the Cowboys’ passing attack, giving quarterback Dak Prescott and star receiver CeeDee Lamb much-needed support. But where does Dallas’ new trio sit among the top passing trios in the NFL? We first did this exercise midway through the 2024 season, and much has changed in just those few months, including with some of the top entries on that list. Weighing production and talent, we're ranking the league’s top passing trios again, but this time tight ends are eligible. Here’s our new list for the 2025 offseason, in ascending order.ADVERTISEMENT -->Jackson was close to winning his third MVP last season, after throwing for more than 4,000 yards for the first time in his career (in addition to breaking Michael Vick’s record for most career rushing yards by […]
Ohio high school lacrosse player dies from injury suffered during varsity game
A high school lacrosse player from the Cleveland, Ohio, area died on Thursday morning after suffering an in-game injury earlier this week, according to USA Today.Sixteen-year-old sophomore Dylan Veselic, of Bay Village High School, was injured during a game in Olmsted Falls on May 6. Witnesses told WKYC that an Olmsted Falls player attempted a shot when the ball struck Veselic in the back of the head below his helmet as he tried to block it.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBay Village Superintendent Scot Prebles later shared that the student athlete was in critical condition after undergoing surgery. The school then shared the news of Veselic's tragic passing at 7:52 a.m. ET on Wednesday."With heavy hearts, the Veselic family shares the news that Dylan has passed away from injuries suffered during a lacrosse game," the statement read. "We are deeply touched by the overwhelming support […]
Can the Warriors win without Stephen Curry? Breakfast Ball
breakfast ball Video Details Stephen Curry will miss at least 1 week due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, Mark Schlereth, and Eddie House discus the injury and if the Warriors can beat the Timberwolves without their star player. 21 MINS AGO・breakfast ball・4:20
Be the first to leave a comment