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Nuggets vs. Clippers Preview: Jokic and Co. Eye Breakthrough As LAC Goes off Track in the Series

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The Denver Nuggets are back at their home turf after a grit performance in the fourth game. This Nuggets vs. Clippers series has been thrilling and has had no match for it in the other NBA 2025 Playoffs series’ so far. When the Clippers were ready to edge the Nuggets out, Denver came back in the most surprising way.

Denver Nuggets Preview

The Nuggets on the road didn’t look a very neat side, but they got their job done by reclaiming their home advantage. Denver were favorites to get a knockout punch by the LA Clippers in the fourth game. However, the opposite happened, as the Denver Nuggets came prepared.

The visitors had a 22 point lead in the third quarter but only for it to be blown away. The LA Clippers and Nuggets were level at 99 with just a handful of seconds left. Nikola Jokic’s failed three pointer shot made Aaron Gordon the hero as he latched on to the ball and slammed a buzzer beater to take home a 101-99 win.

AARON GORDON DUNK AT THE BUZZER FOR THE NUGGETS WIN!!! 🚨🚨

ONE OF THE CRAZIER ENDINGS YOU'LL SEE 🤯😱#TissotBuzzerBeater #YourTimeDefinesYourGreatness pic.twitter.com/BVdHdAEP1Q
— NBA (@NBA) April 27, 2025

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LA Clippers Preview

The Clippers were far from perfect when it came to the knockout punch in the fourth game. Their starters didn’t step up, especially James Harden who hit only 15 points from 5-11 Field Goals. Kawhi Leonard shot 10-22 and scored 24 points. Despite a strong comeback, they gave away the game at the last moment and will look to avoid the same mistakes in game five.

Nuggets vs. Clippers Injury Report

Denver Nuggets

DaRon Holmes II is out through a long term injury that he suffered in February. While Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. are both suffering from minor issues. Michael Porter Jr is listed as probable for Tuesday while Russell Westbrook is questionable due to foot injury.

LA Clippers

Seth Lundy is the only player to be out from Clippers camp on Tuesday. The guard is expected to stay out from the series as well after his ankle injury early this month.

Nuggets vs. Clippers: Head-to-Head

The Head-to-Head record between Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers is evenly poised after eight games this season. The Nuggets and Clippers have each won four games against each other.