The Nuggets meet the Clippers for game 1 in the second round of the playoffs. The Nuggets are coming into this game with the momentum of coming back from a 3-1 deficit to the Jazz. The Nuggets were able to win 3 games in row and Jamal Murray has been going off with three 40 point games. The Clippers were able to take out the Mavericks in game 6 lead by Kawhi Leonard, who has played extremely efficient since entering the post season. Patrick Beverly will be back on the court for the Clippers, which will help the Clippers defense in this one. The Nuggets played well on their series come back but I have to go with the Clippers. If Paul George and Kawhi can give them 20+ and the Clippers can control the rebounds, this should be a marginal victory for a team who has had the past 4 days off.
Denver Nuggets:
Record 46-27
PPG 111.3
OPPG 109.2
Los Angeles Clippers:
Record 49-23
PPG 116.3
OPPG 109.9