Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 04/26/25

The first-ever playoff game at the brand-new Intuit Dome lived up to the hype, with the Clippers steamrolling their way to a dominant 117-83 win in Game 3. At one point in the second quarter, L.A. unleashed a jaw-dropping 20+ point run, with Denver scoring 3 in between, flipping the game on its head and energizing the home crowd. Now leading 2-1 in the series, the Clippers look poised and far from finished. It’s turning into one of the most entertaining matchups of the postseason.

Game 1 was a heartbreaker for the Clippers, who controlled most of the game only to unravel in the fourth. Since then they have bounced back strong behind the inspired play of Kawhi Leonard, who erupted for 39 points in Game 2 and followed it with another efficient outing in Game 3. The supporting cast — James Harden and Norman Powell — also chipped in 20+ each, showing the depth that makes this team dangerous.

On the other side, the Nuggets have a lot less momentum. Nikola Jokic has been steady, nearly notching a triple-double in Game 1 and achieving one in the Game 2 loss. But the absence of head coach Michael Malone is beginning to show, especially in the team’s inability to adjust mid game. Russell Westbrook has been a bright spot, surprisingly leading Denver in hustle stats and second-chance plays grabbing a lot of offensive rebounds in the process. In a pivotal Game 4, don’t expect the Nuggets to go down 3-1 with at least a fight.

Nuggets vs Clippers prediction: Denver +6 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +5.

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