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Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Injury Report April 19, 2025 – Major Update on Seth Lundy as Two West Heavyweights Fight Out in First-Round Game 1

The LA Clippers will have a healthy roster for the trip to Denver.

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The Denver Nuggets will host the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference’s crucial first-round clash. Both teams competed against each other and tied with a 50-32 record in the West. Both teams were also tied 2-2 on the regular-season series but Clippers’ both victories came on Denver’s home-court.

The Clippers and the Nuggets have played 12 games in the playoffs, with 7 wins for the Clippers and 5 for the Nuggets. Both teams last met in the playoffs in the West semifinals in 2020, and Denver had the last laugh, 4-3. In 2006, the Clippers won the playoff series 4-1. Both teams are tied in the playoff series as well.

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The LA Clippers rely on their team effort led by Harden, Leonard and Zubac. Things are different for Denver, which revolves around Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. The midseason firing of Malone could also impact their game.

Let’s figure out both teams’ injury report for Game 1 on Saturday and its impact on their overall performance.

Nuggets vs. Clippers Injury Report

Time: Saturday, Apr. 19 | 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver
Local TV: ESPN | Live Stream: fubo

Denver Nuggets Injury Report

DaRon Holmes II: Out

The Denver Nuggets have listed only one player on the injury report, as DaRon Holmes II (Achilles) will remain out for the entire season. Jamal Murray, who was struggling to play regularly due to injury, is fully fit and we will have the strong duo of Murry and Jokic playing together in Game 1.

Injury Report ahead of Game One against the Clippers:

OUT:
DaRon Holmes II (Right Achilles Tendon Repair)#MileHighPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/SBfhOtzGBD
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 18, 2025

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LA Clippers Injury Report

None

The LA Clippers will have a healthy roster for the trip to Denver as they have listed on players on the injury report. Seth Lundy’s status has been upgraded, and the 25-year-old guard is off the injury report.

Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Co. are all expected to be available for Game 1 against the Nuggets on Saturday.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.