The Oklahoma City Thunder won 68 games and went 16-8 during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Only two series went more than five games, with the Indiana Pacers pushing the defending champions to their limits in the championship round. Before Indiana, however, it was the Denver Nuggets that went to seven.
With Peyton Watson emerging as a reliable option for depth, scoring, athleticism, and defense along the wings, the Nuggets finally have what they need to finish the job.
Watson turned in a strong 2024-25 campaign with averages of 8.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 0.