Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Playoffs Head-to-Head Record, Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 2 Odds

After a thrilling 2024-25 regular season, and exciting Play-In Tournament, we have reached the final stage of the ongoing season. The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here! We have sixteen teams (eighth from each conference) that fought hard and eliminated their competitors to reach a step closer to the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy for the ongoing season. In the first round clash in the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets are locking horns with the Los Angeles Clippers in the best-of-seven series.

The Nuggets are seeded fourth in the west, tied to the Lakers in the third and the Clippers in the fifth with an identical score of 50-32. The Nuggets fired their former coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with three games left in the regular season. They hired David Adelman as the interim and went on to win all three games under his coaching. 

The Nuggets have Nikola Jokic in the lineup, one of the best players this season. Jokic was in the MVP contention for most of the season, and finished the regular season third in the list of top scorers. The Joker averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game this season. In terms of efficiency, he leads the charts with a staggering rate of 42.2. Needless to say, the Clippers will be planning a solid strategy to tackle the three-time MVP. 

On the other hand, the Clippers have emerged as one of the best teams in the NBA in the last month. After maintaining an 18-3 record since early March, James Harden and Co. went on to defeat the seven-time champions, Golden State Warriors in the final regular season game to secure a direct entry to the playoffs. The Nuggets wouldn’t want to commit such a big mistake to underestimate their rivals, especially when at this stage, where every win matters. 

The series-opening game saw the Nuggets clinching a close 112-110 win over the Clippers. The Joker led the side with 29 points, nine rebounds, and 12 assists, while Aaron Gordon posted 25 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. On the other hand, James Harden led all the scorers with his 32 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists, while Kawhi Leonard tallied 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists.

Considering how both teams have fared throughout the season and the intensity in the previous game, it can be said that It is going to be one of the most exciting playoff series. However, before that, let’s have a look at how both these teams have fared against each other in the past editions. 

Nuggets vs. Clippers Playoffs Head to Head Record – Who Holds Advantage in NBA Playoffs? 

The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers clashed against each other in two playoffs series before this season. In those series, both teams recorded one win each and are now tied 1-1. Talking about the playoff games, the Nuggets and the Clippers have been against each other in 13 such games. In those games, the latter have maintained a dominance with a 7-6 record. 

Coming back to the series, the first time they were up against each other was during the 2006 Western Conference First Round where the Clippers handed a 4-1 defeat to the Nuggets. The second, or the last time they locked horns in the playoffs was in the 2020 Western Conference Semifinals. In that series, the Nuggets took down the Clippers 4-3. 

They will meet for the third time in 2025, where both teams aim to secure a win to not only advance a step closer to the NBA Championship title but to also extend their win tally. 

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Nuggets vs. Clippers Overall Head-to-Head – Who holds the Overall H2H Advantage? 

Talking about their overall record, the Nuggets and the Clippers have locked horns in 210 games (197 regular, 13 playoffs), where the Nuggets have recorded 116 wins (110 regular, six playoffs). On the flip side, the Clippers have managed to win 87 regular season games and seven playoff games. 

It means that while Denver has dominated the LA Clippers in the regular season, the scenario is quite opposite in the playoffs. 

Talking about the 2024-25 regular season, they have already played four games against each other and are tied 2-2. 

Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 2 Odds- Who Is More Likely to Win Game 2 of Playoffs Round 1? 

According to BetMGM, it is going to be a close contest, where the Clippers will edge over the Nuggets by 1.5 points. The bookmaker suggests that the Nuggets will clinch the series with favorable odds of -150, while the Clippers have odds of +125.

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