There are only two games of NBA action on Thursday but we’ll get to see two of the best players in the league go head-to-head.
Reigning two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets will travel to Oklahoma City to take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder.
Jokic has maintained his usual production, averaging 21.0 points, 11.1 rebounds and 8.4 assists through the season’s first seven games. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. have returned to action, averaging 13.8 points and 18.5 points, respectively.
As for the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander has been on a tear to start the season. OKC’s star guard is averaging 31.5 points, 6.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game, scoring 30 or more points in four of his six games. Rising star Josh Giddey has also returned from injury, dishing out 10 assists in his first game back on Tuesday.
For live updates, highlights and more from this Western Conference showdown, The Sporting News has you covered below.
Nuggets vs. Thunder: Live updates, highlights and more
Pregame
7:39 p.m. — Nuggets starters: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic.
Starting 🖐#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/3SQT3OkCUN
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 3, 2022
7:30 p.m. — Bones Hyland and Ish Smith have been ruled out for the Nuggets.
Injury Update:
Bones Hyland and Ish Smith have been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 3, 2022
7:10 p.m. — Jokic is ready to rock.
Joker gettin’ right before tipoff 🃏#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/r6IboTRavQ
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 3, 2022
What channel is Nuggets vs. Thunder on?
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 3
- TV channel: NBATV, Altitude (Nuggets region), Bally Sports (Thunder region)
- Live Stream: NBA League Pass | Bally Sports+ | Sling TV
In addition to regional broadcasts in local markets, Nuggets vs. Thunder will air nationally on NBATV.
Those without a cable subscription can watch Nuggets vs. Thunder on NBA League Pass, which includes NBATV. Subscriptions to NBA League Pass begin at $14.99 monthly while an annual subscription to NBA League Pass begins at $99.99.
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Nuggets vs. Thunder start time
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 3
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Nuggets vs. Thunder is scheduled to tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 3. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Nuggets schedule 2022-23
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Nov. 3 | at Thunder | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Nov. 5 | vs. Spurs | 9 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 7 | at Spurs | 9:30 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 9 | at Pacers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 11 | at Celtics | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
Thunder schedule 2022-23
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Nov. 3 | vs. Nuggets | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Nov. 5 | at Bucks | 8 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 7 | at Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 9 | vs. Bucks | 8 p.m. | — |
| Nov. 11 | vs. Raptors | 8 p.m. | — |
