Basketball / NBA
19/04/2025 – 21:30
Denver Nuggets
VS
Los Angeles Clippers
Updated ratings on April 16, 2025 at 14 h 39 min
Saturday, April 19, the Denver Nuggets (50-32) will welcome the Los Angeles Clippers (50-32) for match 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets finished in fourth place in the Western Conference, while the Clippers won fifth place. Who will win this shock between veterans? Find the overview of the match, the predictions on the total point and the players below.
Where to watch Denver Nuggets vs los angeles clippers
Hour : 21h30
Lieu : Ball Arena (Denver, Colorado)
Diffusion : This match will be available on the NBA League Pass and on BeIN Sports 3
Preview du match : Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers
Two faces for each team in the regular season
Denver Nuggets :
The Nuggets approach this series after finishing the regular season on a series of three consecutive victories. However, their previous performance left something to be desired. They have experienced a series of four defeats and have posted a 13-13 assessment since the third week of February, after an excellent departure at 37-19. Their defense was a great source of concern: in March, they conceded 119 points per match (9th worst defense). The lack of intensity at the end of the match cost them a better place in the ranking.
Los Angeles Clippers :
The Clippers finished the season in Canon ball, with eight consecutive victories. They shone throughout the second half of the season, with an impressive 18-3 assessment since the second week of March. Defensively, they were among the best in the league, conceding only 107.6 points per game (4th best defense).
Key duels: Nuggets will have a lot to do
The presence of Nikola Jokic at the pivotal position represents a major asset for Denver, but Ivica Zubac was also excellent this season. The duel between Jamal Murray et James Harden at the lead will be crucial. Harden has clearly made a better season, being a superior game manager, even if Murray does not have this role of pure organizer.
To the wing, Michael Porter Jr. will have to be wary of Kawhi Leonardmuch more complete on both sides of the field. Aaron Gordon could play a key role for Denver to take advantage. On the clippers side, they hope to return effective from Norman Powell After injury. Christian Braun could make the difference at the back for the nuggets.
Russell Westbrook could also be an X factor. The clippers also hope that Bogdan Bogdanovic Returns a few shots to overcome their lack of depth.
Five departure planned
Denver Nuggets :
PG : Jamal Murray | SG : Christian Braun | SF : Michael Porter Jr. | PF : Aaron Gordon | C : Nikola Jokic
Key replacements: SG : Julian Strawther, PG : Russell Westbrook
Injuries/updates: RAS
Los Angeles Clippers :
PG : James Harden | SG : Kris Dunn | SF : Kawhi Leonard | SF : Norman Powell | C : Ivica Zubac
Key replacements: SF : Deririck Jones Jr., SG : Bogdan Bogdanovic, PG : Ben Simmons
Injuries/updates: RAS
prognosis on total points: over/under
The latest clashes between Clippers and Nuggets produced the following scores: 213, 248, 218 and 229 points. This shows a variety of scenarios (weak, medium, and high scores). The Nuggets scored at least 120 points three times, while the Clippers have only crossed this bar once. However, there has become a much better offensive team recently.
We expect a total of moderate points, between 219 and 226. Bookmakers place the Over/Under around 224-225, which corresponds to this analysis. We will favor the “under” ici.
- Total : Under 224,5 to 1.72
- Nuggets: more than 112.5 points at 1.70
Prognosis on individual performance – Paris Players & Cotes
- Nikola Jokic with less than 12.5 rebounds at 1.80: The joker captured only 10 rebounds per game against the clippers in three games this season, below its average of 12.7. During the only confrontation this season he participated, he had captured 14.
- Ivica Zubac with more than 11.5 rebounds at 1.60: Zubac displays 12.6 rebounds per game this season. He has taken 11 rebounds on average against Denver this season even in the presence of Jokic, he accumulates at least 13 in the last three clashes.
- Michael Porter Jr. with more than 2.5 shots at three successful points at 1.90: MPJ shot 2.5 shots at three successful points per game this season. It only put 1.5 against the clippers at 31.6% address, but I see it successful around 40% and exceeding the two awarded shots.
Main prognosis: Michael Porter Jr. Over 2.5 Three -point shots at 1.90
Credit photo: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
