The Los Angeles Clippers (48-35 ATS) face the Denver Nuggets (38-44-1 ATS) in Game 2 of their first-round NBA Playoff series. The Nuggets lead the series 1-0 after winning Game 2 112-110 in overtime.

Game Details

• Date: April 21, 2025
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• Location: Ball Arena, Denver
• Broadcast: TNT/truTV/Max (US), TSN (Canada)

Current Odds

• Clippers: -1.5 (-118 ML)
• Nuggets: +1.5 (+100 ML)
• Total: 218.5 points

Key Insights

• Clippers won 8 straight before playoffs
• Clippers are 15-2 with Kawhi Leonard
• Nuggets won last 3 meetings vs Clippers
• Nikola Jokic nearly triple-doubled in Game 1 (29 pts, 12 ast, 9 reb)
• Denver leads NBA in FG%, ranks 3rd in scoring
• Clippers excel defensively but rank 20th in scoring

Injuries

• Clippers: Patty Mills and Nicolas Batum available
• Nuggets: Aaron Gordon probable (calf), DaRon Holmes out (Achilles)

Statistical Analysis

• SBD formula predicts: Clippers 116.4 - Nuggets 115.4
• Clippers road record: 20-22
• Denver won previous matchups by 23, 22, and 2 points
• Kawhi Leonard: 22 points, 7 turnovers in Game 1

Pick: Nuggets ML (+100) The home underdog offers good value considering Denver's recent dominance in the matchup and strong home-court advantage. Despite the Clippers' late-season surge, their road struggles and Denver's offensive firepower make the Nuggets an attractive bet at even money.

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