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Following the Denver Nuggets’ 111-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6, interim head coach David Adelman didn’t mince words about some of the treatment Nikola Jokic has been getting from referees. “Nikola gets fouled a lot. I’m not sure what was happening tonight, but for him to shoot two free throws with […]

Kawhi Leonard helped the LA Clippers to a Game 6 win in Los Angeles on Thursday night, forcing a Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets. With James Harden by his side, the tandem combined for 55 points in the final home game for the Clippers in this series. With Game 7 back in Denver, both […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were able to even up their playoff series with the Denver Nuggets thanks to a masterful performance by James Harden. The Clippers win forced a decisive Game 7, scheduled for Saturday night back in the Mile High City. Harden and the Clippers had lost two games in a row and were […]

The Nuggets host the Clippers in Game 7 on Saturday! This game is do or die after the Clippers extended the series in Game 6! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Clippers won in Game 6 to extend the series. Kawhi Leonard is the X-factor for […]

The Denver Nuggets failed to close out their first-round series Thursday night, falling 111-105 to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 and forcing a decisive Game 7 at Ball Arena. Among the most glaring numbers from the loss was a jarring plus/minus stat tied to Michael Porter Jr., whose inconsistent postseason play has become […]

With the Denver Nuggets preparing for Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night, the team is coming off a disappointing finish in Game 6. While the Nuggets failed in clutch moments, Game 7 will be the deciding game, as star guard Jamal Murray pointed out the flaws from the 111-105 loss. Murray […]

The Denver Nuggets were not able to close out the series against the Los Angeles Clippers, losing 111-105 in Game 6 on Thursday. The game was pretty close going into halftime, and then the Clippers made a chance and built a lead. Nic Batum was inserted into the starting lineup for Kris Dunn in the […]

On a night when the Colorado Avalanche won a Game 6 thanks to some lucky bounces, their Mile High City brethren endured an unfriendly roll before a Game 6 loss. The highs and lows of Russell Westbrook continued on Thursday, as the Denver Nuggets fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in the Intuit Dome, 111-105. […]

Russell Westbrook’s constant effort on the court has garnered praise from Denver Nuggets interim coach Davis Adelman. Westbrook has developed plenty of knacks throughout his career of being an aggressive scorer, rebounder and playmaker. This has resulted in him getting a lot of attention, both positive and negative, but he still shows he can produce […]

When the Denver Nuggets fired Michael Malone, many were stunned. However, it didn’t seem to faze Nikola Jokic. Funny enough, it lit a fire in the Serbian big man. Since David Adelman took over as the interim head coach, the center has been as vocal as ever. He’s calling out plays on both sides of […]

Game 6 between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers is set for Thursday night at Intuit Dome, with Denver holding a 3-2 series lead and a chance to advance to the next round. The Nuggets are coming off a commanding 131-115 victory in Game 5, powered by Jamal Murray’s explosive 43-point performance and a […]

The Denver Nuggets will try to eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers when the two teams get together for Game 6 of their first-round series at the Intuit Dome on Thursday night. The good news for both the Nuggets and Clippers is the injury report is almost totally clean for both teams. Nuggets big man Daron […]

The Denver Nuggets are heading into Game 6 of their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night up 3-2 in the series thanks in large part to Jamal Murray’s incredible play in Game 5. Murray caught fire and didn’t cool off, finishing with 43 points on eight made threes for his sixth […]

The entire sports world was shocked when the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the most surprising trade and arguably the worst deal in NBA history. At the time, Doncic was just 25 years old and fresh of leading the Mavericks to the NBA Finals. The start to his […]

The Clippers host the Nuggets in Game 6 on Thursday! The Nuggets have a 3-2 lead, and the Clippers need a win to stay alive. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Clippers prediction and pick. The Nuggets hold a 3-2 series lead over the Clippers after a win in Game Five. […]

The Denver Nuggets went up 3-2 against the Los Angeles Clippers, defeating them 131-115 in Game 5. It was Nuggets playing some of their best basketball, and Jamal Murray led the way with a game-high 43 points. Murray has shown throughout his career that he can go off for games like this, and he did […]

The Los Angeles Clippers dropped Game 5 of their first round series against the Denver Nuggets, making it two straight losses for Kawhi Leonard’s team and placing them just one loss away from elimination. After back-to-back lackluster efforts in which they trailed by at least 20 points, the Clippers are desperately trying to find an […]

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray was the hero of the team’s Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Murray exploded for 43 points, as Denver won 131-115. The NBA Playoffs series now moves on to Game 6, and Murray has a warning to his team. “Game 6 is one of the hardest […]

After last night’s Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Clippers’ proverbial back is against the wall. And Clippers coach Tyronn Lue knows it. In the post-game press conference following the 131-115 loss in Denver, Lue stressed the obvious importance of winning Game 6 but kept what “changes” he would make, if […]

The Denver Nuggets are just a win away from reaching the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and they have Jamal Murray to thank largely for that. Murray went on an absolute tear in Game 5 of their series against the Los Angeles Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver Tuesday night, as the former […]

Russell Westbrook looms as perhaps the biggest X-factor on either side of the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round matchup. And after missing Game 4 with a foot injury, Westbrook came back with a vengeance in his return to the active lineup for Game 5. In just 25 minutes off the bench, Westbrook scored […]

After a heartbreaking Game 4 loss at home to the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Clippers came into Denver for Game 5 looking to reset and get their nose back in front in this first round clash. However, Jamal Murray wasn’t about to let that happen. Murray has had an up and down series so […]

The Denver Nuggets can only go as far as Nikola Jokic takes them, but Jokic can only do so much if his teammates don’t provide him with the requisite support. But Jokic got more than just support on Tuesday night in the crucial Game 5 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers, as […]

Denver Nuggets fans have experienced an array of emotions during the 2024-25 NBA campaign. They were absolutely elated watching Nikola Jokic average a triple-double in the regular season. Frustration arose after inconsistency beset the team down the stretch. And complete shock filled the basketball world when ownership fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager […]

The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers are going back and forth in one of the most competitive series in this first round, but Game 5 hasn’t been quite as close. Thanks to a monster game from Jamal Murray and a great showing from Russell Westbrook, the Nuggets secured the 131-115 win in Game […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. will not face a suspension for Game 5 of the team’s first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers, a league spokesperson confirmed Tuesday to Law Murray of The Athletic. The decision comes after a tense Game 4 that saw six technical fouls handed out between the two teams following a […]

The Denver Nuggets are preparing for a crucial Game 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, but they may have to navigate some key injury concerns heading into the pivotal contest. Ahead of the 10 p.m. ET tipoff on TNT, the Nuggets listed Russell Westbrook as questionable with a left foot injury […]

One of the best, most competitive and most entertaining series in the first round of these NBA Playoffs has been the tight Western Conference battle between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers. After four games, the two teams are all knotted up at two games each and are heading back to Denver for […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers are in a battle with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, with the series shifting to Denver for Game 5. Harden has been strong for most of this series, but had a disappointing Game 4 performance at home. Tyronn Lue isn’t worried and knows what the Clippers need […]

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are headed back to the Mile High City with their first round playoff series knotted up at two games apiece. With Nikola Jokic dominating the series, Tyronn Lue, Ivica Zubac, and the Clippers have their hands full. But Lue doesn’t seem to be concerned. At least judging off […]

The NBA Playoffs continue, and the Los Angeles Clippers will be hoping to gain a 3-2 lead after taking the tough 2-point loss in Game 4 when they take on the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Clippers-Nuggets prediction and pick. Game 5 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ fourth quarter comeback in Game 4 fell short when Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon throw down a two-hand slam dunk at the buzzer to give his team the walk-off win. But even after multiple replays and angles shown, many are still not convinced whether the ball was in or out of […]

Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic had a strong performance in Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, helping his team tie the series up at 2-2 in a 101-99 victory on Saturday. The Clippers had a real chance to seize control of the series with a potential 3-1 lead against […]

After dropping Game 3 and falling behind 2-1 in the series, the Denver Nuggets entered Game 4 with a renewed sense of urgency and physicality. The difference in energy was immediately apparent as they built an early lead and controlled the pace against the Los Angeles Clippers. According to three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, that was […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s status for Game 5 of the Denver Nuggets’ first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers is very much up in the air after Porter momentarily left the bench during an on-court altercation that resulted in half of a dozen technical fouls. Per NBA rules, any player who leaves the bench area […]

The Denver Nuggets seemed just about dead after getting blown out in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers before seeing a 22-point lead disappear in the fourth quarter of Game 4. The starters were gassed and the Clippers had all the momentum heading into a potential overtime period. Aaron Gordon had other ideas. When […]

The Denver Nuggets didn’t have all hands on deck, but still won Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon might have led the way for the team, but Michael Porter Jr. might be the MVP of the game. The Denver forward fought through serious pain to play in the game. […]

The Denver Nuggets put forward a lackluster effort in their Game 3 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. However, head coach David Adelman was happy with the bounce-back effort put forth by his team in Game 4. Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon led the way as Denver regained home-court advantage in the first-round series. The […]

Although Reggie Miller is heading to NBC next season, fans were quick to give him an early exit. After the ridiculous ending the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers game on Saturday, an outcry of discontent came Miller’s way. For instance, one fan said: “If nothing else, Im glad Reggie miller annoying a** off the […]