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NBA Playoffs 2025 Thunder vs Nuggets Game 5 Injury Report: Key Updates on Hunter Tyson and Nikola Topic for Series-Defining Clash

Ahead of crucial Game 5, let's go through the key points in the injury report for both teams.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets will arrive at Paycom Center for series-defining clash in the conference semifinals. It has been a cracking contest between two Western Conference heavyweights as both sides won alternative games in the series. Oklahoma City held the nerves in Game 4 with a 92-87 win and tied the series 2-2. A victory on Tuesday for any team will be a bonus for Game 6.

A 29-18 scoring edge in the fourth quarter helped the Thunder to secure a crucial win. Both teams managed combined 25 points in the first quarter and went 24.4% from 3-point range shooting. The Nuggets (31.3% FG) and Thunder (35.6 % FG) both struggled in shooting and it was a collective failure.

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The series arrived at Ohio where OKC packed Denver with a record-breaking first-half explosion in Game 2. A 3-2 advantage ahead of final home game of the series would be a blessing for the Nuggets. Considering another playoff series in both conferences, it could be the only series to go into Game 7. It would be a classic battle between two MVP contenders.

Ahead of crucial Game 5, let’s go through the key points in the injury report for both teams.

Thunder vs. Nuggets Injury Report

Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 9:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OKC
TV: TNT | Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report

Nikola Topic: Out

The OKC Thunder will have a healthy injury report, as usual. There is no fresh injury concern for the top seed in the Western Conference. Nikola Topic will remain out from the contest after a long-term knee injury, sustained against the Celtics in mid-January.

Denver Nuggets Injury Report

Hunter Tyson: Out
DaRon Holmes II: Out

Injury Report ahead of Game Five against the Thunder:

OUT:
Hunter Tyson (Right Ankle Sprain)
DaRon Holmes II (Right Achilles Tendon Repair)#MileHighPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/9rVEspImLq
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 12, 2025

Denver Nuggets will also have a healthy roster for the crucial road matchup. Hunter Tyson has been ruled out from Tuesday’s matchup due to right ankle sprain. However, it’s not a major concern as Tyson logged in 22 minutes only in four playoff outings this season. He missed out three fixtures against the Thunder in ongoing series and last played in Game 2.

DaRon Holmes II (Right Achilles Tendon Repair) will remain out as he is going through a long recovery process.

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