The OKC Thunder will conclude preseason play ahead of the 2025-26 NBA campaign with a home game against the Denver Nuggets at 7 p.m. Friday.
This is the final preseason games for OKC, which won its first NBA championship last season. The Thunder (3-2) is fresh off a 116-112 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.
Here’s everything you need to know about Friday’s game between the Thunder and Nuggets:
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What time is Thunder vs Nuggets on Friday?Date: Friday, Oct. 17Time: 7 p.m. CTWhere: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Denver Nuggets on tonight?TV: FanDuel Sports Network, KSBI-52 (OKC), KQCW-19 (Tulsa)Streaming: Thunder appHow to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
OKC Thunder preseason schedule
All times are Central
Sunday, Oct. 5: OKC Thunder 135, Charlotte Hornets 114Monday, Oct. 6: Dallas Mavericks 106, OKC Thunder 89Thursday, Oct. 9: OKC Thunder 122, Charlotte Hornets 116Saturday, Oct. 11: Indiana Pacers 116, OKC Thunder 101Tuesday, Oct. 14: OKC Thunder 116, Milwaukee Bucks 112Friday, Oct. 17: vs. Denver Nuggets at 7 p.m. (FDSN, KSBI-52, KQCW-19)
Projected OKC Thunder startersShai Gilgeous-AlexanderCason WallaceLu DortAlex CarusoIsaiah Hartenstein
Projected Denver Nuggets startersJamal MurrayChristian BraunCameron JohnsonAaron GordonNikola Jokic
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