The Denver Nuggets host the Los Angeles Clippers at the Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, November 14, in a battle between two teams looking to return to the winning track.
The Nuggets vs. Clippers game promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams featuring some of the top NBA players of today. However, the game will be more important to the Clippers, who are on a five-game slide.
Nuggets vs. Clippers odds
In this huge Western Conference showdown, the Nuggets are picked as 6-point spread favorites to prevail over the Clippers per USA Today.
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The Moneyline is -244 for Denver and +195 for Los Angeles.
Given the firepower that Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has, Los Angeles can defy those odds. It all boils down to how he can make the team run efficiently, particularly his four All-Stars.
Nuggets vs. Clippers preview
The Nuggets lost to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, November 12, with Fred VanVleet starring for H-Town, CBS Sports reported. Hence, it will be up to Nikola Jokic again to carry the load with Jamal Murray still listed as out with a hamstring injury via Fox 19.
Conversely, the Clippers have yet to register a win this November, and since acquiring James Harden in a trade with the Philadelphia 7e6rs.
Chemistry remains a big problem for the Clippers, having four legitimate All-Stars on the roster. Lue has yet to figure out how to get the most out of Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Russell Westbrook.
If Lue fails to find the right strategy to get the Clippers winning, a sixth-straight loss could raise questions about where the Clippers are right now, SI.com reported. Hence, a breakthrough is a must for Los Angeles against the reigning defending champions.
As for the Nuggets, head coach Michael Malone has a lesser problem to tackle. He just needs to get other players to step up, particularly in the backcourt, with Jamal Murray still not at 100%.
Nuggets vs Clippers pick
The Clippers have the essentials to pull off a win, even in Denver. However, Los Angeles cannot discount what Jokic brings, meaning he needs someone to clamp down on the two-time NBA MVP.
The Nuggets have shown they can compete even if they are undermanned. But like the Clippers, they need to find the right defensive matrix to use - especially against a Clippers team boasting four superstars who could take over and lead the team to a much-needed win.
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