Published Feb 18, 1:12am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 18, 1:12am ET
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Updated Feb 18, 1:12am ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the LA Clippers hosting the Denver Nuggets. Who has the edge in our Clippers vs Nuggets pick?
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| LA Clippers | +4.5 (-110) |
| Denver Nuggets | -4.5 (-110) |
LA has won three of its last four games, which includes a 105-102 victory against the Houston Rockets.
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The Clippers trailed by 10 at the break, but the game was tied at 102 in the waning moments of this one. Kahwi Leonard converted a three-point play, and Houston's Tari Eason's 3-point attempt was off the mark at the buzzer, enabling the road team to come away with the win.
Leonard scored a team-high 27 points, along with 12 rebounds and four assists. Kris Dunn and Bennedict Mathurin finished with 16 points apiece.
The Nuggets enter this conference tilt on the heels of a 122-116 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Denver led by a seemingly comfortable 15-point margin before the Grizzlies erased the double-digit deficit. Fortunately, the home team made enough plays down the stretch to hold off the scrappy Grizzlies.
Nikola Jokic paced the offense with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists. This marked the 184th triple-double of his career. Jamal Murray contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Clippers have dropped five of the last six meetings in this series, while Denver has produced eight wins in its last nine road outings. These trends indicate the Nuggets will emerge victorious.
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Denver Nuggets
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