Westbrook averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in four regular-season games against OKC, with projections for his assists against the Thunder ranging from 4.5 to 6.0.

Game 1 models predict Dort will score over 10.5 points and have rebounding projections of 4.0 or higher, while he averaged 12 points and 5.3 rebounds against the Nuggets in the regular season.

Murray shot nearly 41% from three-point range, averaging 2.7 made shots per game, and is expected to play a key role in a fast-paced matchup against the Thunder, with projections for 2.4 to 2.8 made three-pointers.

The Nuggets plan to apply various defensive strategies against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 1, aiming to limit his penetration and create assist opportunities, with projections for his assists ranging from 6.5 to 7.1.

SGA averaged 31.9 points per game on the road and an NBA-best 33.4 points at Paycom Center, finishing with at least 33 points in 33 games, while the Nuggets have the lowest defensive rating at 115.9.