The Nuggets face the Clippers for game 5 down 3-1 in this series. In their most recent matchup, the Clippers beat the Nuggets 96-85 led by Kawhi Leonard who posted 30 pts, 9 ast, and 11 reb. The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who posted 26 pts, 6 ast, and 11 reb. The Clippers shot 41.8% as a team while the Nuggets shot 39.7% as a team. The Clippers beat the Nuggets on the boards by just 3 rebounds (41-38). Where it seems the Nuggets went wrong was their turnovers. The Nuggets gave up 14 turnovers to the Clippers 9. The Clippers also tallied 38 pts in the paint to the Nuggets 22 pts in the paint. I like the Nuggets to cover the spread here, there going to come out and give it everything they have to keep the series alive, and if they can clean up their mistakes they could potentially upset the Clippers.
Denver Nuggets:
Record 46-27
PPG 111.3
OPPG 109.2
Los Angeles Clippers:
Record 49-23
PPG 116.3
OPPG 109.9