Nuggets vs Clippers Picks and Prediction – 4/25/2025

The Denver Nuggets visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday for Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round best-of-seven series. The series is tied at 1-1 after Los Angeles defeated Denver 105-102 on Monday. The leading scorer for Denver in Monday’s loss was Nikola Jokic with 26 points. Denver shot just 46.8% overall. The Nuggets outrebounded LA 50-32, but could not overcome 20 turnovers. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

After two games of the playoffs, Nikola Jokic is leading Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists, averaging 27.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 11.0 assists per game. Jamal Murray is second in scoring, averaging 22.0 and Aaron Gordon is third, averaging 19.5 points per game. Denver is scoring an average of 107.0 points per game, shooting 45.1% overall and 39.0% from 3-point territory

The Los Angeles Clippers look to take a 2-1 lead in the series with a victory at home on Thursday. The Clippers used a tough defense in Game 2 to level the series. Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points to lead Los Angeles. The Clippers shot 48.2% overall and committed just 11 turnovers while forcing Denver into 20 turnovers. James Harden scored 18 points for the Clippers in Monday’s win.

After two games of the playoffs, Kawhi Leonard is the leading scorer for Los Angeles, averaging 30.5 points per game. James Harden is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 25.0 points and 9.0 assists per game. Ivica Zubac is the leading rebounder, averaging 12.5 rebounds per game. Los Angeles is scoring an average of 107.5 points per game, shooting 49.1% overall and 37.3% from 3-point territory.

The Los Angeles Clippers will take a 2-1 lead in the series with a victory at home on Thursday when hosting the Denver Nuggets. Los Angeles has covered the number in four of the last five, and Denver has covered the number in just six of its last 19. Los Angeles used a tough defense to hold Denver to just 102 points in Game 2 on the road and will clamp down again on the Nuggets in Game 3. Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Clippers win and cover ATS 109-100.