- What: NBA Western Conference Playoffs First Round Game 2
- When: April 21, 2025
- Who: LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets
- Time: 7:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Ball Arena (Denver, CO)
The LA Clippers will play the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference series on Monday at Ball Arena. The Nuggets currently lead the series 1-0. The game will begin at 7 p.m. PST.
The Nuggets kicked off the series with a narrow 112-110 victory in overtime on Saturday, although they did not cover the spread as 3-point home favorites thanks to a last-second 3-pointer from Clippers guard Norman Powell.
Interestingly, despite the overtime, the total went Under (225). Russell Westbrook was crucial for Denver, making a key 3-pointer that put the Nuggets ahead by 2 points with 24 seconds left in regulation and later tipped an inbounds pass off James Harden to secure the win in OT.
Westbrook concluded the game with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic led the team with 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Kawhi Leonard of the Clippers scored 22 points along with 6 rebounds and 3 steals, but he also had a season-high 7 turnovers. James Harden stood out with a game-high 32 points and 11 assists.
In the regular season encounters, each team covered the spread twice, with the Over/Under (O/U) finishing evenly at 2-2. The betting line for Game 2 has shifted, with the Clippers (-118) expected to rebound after allowing a 15-point lead to slip away in Game 1.
This time, despite being the lower seed, the Clippers are favored on the road. This adjustment reflects their recent performance, as they’ve been one of the hottest teams in the league, boasting a 14-4 record against the spread in their last 18 games.
This one feels like another great chapter in the Clippers-Nuggets playoff rivalry. They have not lost back-to-back games since a three-game stretch from February 28 to March 4.
Take the Clippers to even up the series against the Nuggets tonight.
Best Bet: Clippers Money Line at -118 odds
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