Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Clippers
31-31, 9-23 Away
102
31-31, 9-23 Away
23-39, 15-18 Home
99
23-39, 15-18 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
46% (38-82)
Field Goal %
43% (35-82)
43% (3-7)
Three Point %
15% (3-20)
66% (23-35)
Free Throw %
63% (26-41)
28
Turnovers
32
58
Rebounds
60
Game Information
Referee:Hue Hollins
Referee:Hank Armstrong
Referee:Ted Bernhardt
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 38-82 | 35-82 |
| Field Goal % | 46 | 43 |
| 3PT | 3-7 | 3-20 |
| Three Point % | 43 | 15 |
| FT | 23-35 | 26-41 |
| Free Throw % | 66 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 58 | 60 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 14 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 32 | 33 |
| Assists | 19 | 16 |
| Steals | 8 | 7 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 28 | 32 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 29 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 2 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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