Thunder will play against Nikola Jokic in Denver on October 24 August 15, 2024 by Hoops Hype Shams Charania: Noteworthy NBA season opener: Oklahoma City Thunder @ Denver Nuggets on TNT October 24, per sources. Matchup of the top two seeds in the Western Conference last season. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)