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The series stands at 2:3, and a defeat in this game would mark the end of the season for the Los Angeles Clippers. Back on home court, the squad must deliver their best performance, but the Denver Nuggets arrive buoyed by two straight wins.
Los Angeles Clippers
Prior to Game 5, the Clippers had displayed balanced and disciplined basketball, but their defensive performance faltered in the most recent outing. Additionally, the team’s key players — James Harden, Norman Powell, and Kristofer Dunn — underperformed, combining for just 42 points. However, a return to their home arena could serve as a catalyst for a turnaround. The Clippers have won six of their last seven home games, covering the -4.5 spread in all of those victories.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets delivered an outstanding performance in Game 5. Jamal Murray posted 43 points, Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double, and the team shot 51% from beyond the arc. However, Jokić appeared fatigued in the closing stages, and the squad's rotation lacks the depth to adequately relieve the Serbian star. Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. have not consistently supported Jokić’s efforts; only Aaron Gordon has reached 20+ points in two of the five games, while Porter Jr. has yet to do so in the series. Defensively, the Nuggets have struggled — conceding an average of 109.2 points per game (ranked 12th in the playoffs) and allowing opponents to shoot 38.8% from three-point range (14th worst).
Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Los Angeles Clippers are composed and effective at home, and this home-court advantage will be decisive in Game 6. The Denver Nuggets still have a margin for error, while the hosts are facing elimination. With Nikola Jokić operating at full capacity but visibly fatigued — scoring only 13 points in Game 5 — the team is likely to capitalise on the visitors' short bench and secure a win by at least five points.
