The Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers game will take place on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET, at Ball Arena. After losing two games, the Nuggets bounced back in their most recent game against the Atlanta Hawks. With a huge 141-111 win over the Hawks, the Nuggets are 12-10 so far this season, sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference
The Clippers are doing a little better, with a 14-11 record and sitting in sixth place in the West. However, they’re on a two-game losing streak, with their latest loss coming against the Houston Rockets, 106-117. The Nuggets and Clippers have already met twice this season, with the Clippers winning both times — first 109-104 on October 26, and then a close 126-122 win on December 1. The Nuggets and Clippers have faced off 195 times in the regular season, with the Nuggets leading the series 108-87.
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Prediction
The Nuggets have been great offensively this season, averaging 118.7 points per game, which is among the best in the league. However, they’ve struggled a bit on defense, allowing 116.8 points per game. On the boards, they’re grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game, which puts them in the middle of the pack, but they’re also giving up 44.5 rebounds, ranking lower in that area. They are hitting 11.7 shots per game from beyond the arc on a strong 38.2% shooting from deep, ranking 7th in the NBA for shooting accuracy.
The Clippers have had a bit of a different story this season. Offensively, they’re scoring 108.7 points per game, which is on the lower end, ranking 24th in the league. But defensively, they’ve been impressive, allowing only 107.4 points per game, good for 5th in the league. In terms of rebounding, they’re grabbing 44.6 per game and giving up 41.6, which are solid numbers for both sides of the board. From three, the Clippers make 12.5 per game at a 37.1% shooting clip, which ranks them in the middle of the pack for both categories.
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Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
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Denver Nuggets
PG Russell Westbrook
SG Christian Braun
SF Michael Porter Jr.
PF Aaron Gordon
C Nikola Jokic
Los Angeles Clippers
PG Kevin Porter Jr.
SG Kris Dunn
SF Norman Powell
PF Nicolas Batum
C Ivica Zubac
Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Injuries Update
For the Nuggets, DaRon Holmes is out for the season with an Achilles injury, while Vlatko Cancar is sidelined with a knee issue. Dario Saric and Jamal Murray are both listed as questionable due to an ankle injury and hamstring problem, respectively.
The Clippers will also be missing a few players in their upcoming game. Terance Mann is out with a finger injury, Kobe Brown is sidelined with a back issue, and Kawhi Leonard is out with a knee problem. PJ Tucker is out for personal reasons, and James Harden and Mohamed Bamba are questionable with a groin injury and knee issue, respectively.
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