AdventHealth Arena will play host to Friday's NBA Playoffs game between Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. The game kicks off at 11:10 am with Los Angeles Clippers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday September 4, 2020 at 11:10 am
Where: AdventHealth Arena
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Odds
Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
LA Clippers made hard work of their first-round series victory over the Mavericks, but they nevertheless got the job done in six games.
The Clippers went win-for-win with the Mavs, before closing it out with comfortable victories in games 5 and 6. Kawhi Leonard led the way, averaging 32.8 points, 10.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists. Paul George came good as the series wore on after a sluggish start. They struggled to combat prolific Mavericks linchpin Luka Dončić, however, and the Clippers will be busy devising a strategy to limit Denver Nuggets’ breakout playoffs star Jamal Murray.
As the Nuggets came from 3–1 down to beat the Jazz in seven games, the 23-year-old Murray created history with three straight games of 42-plus points (including two 50-point nights), and five-plus rebounds and assists. He was the first player since Michael Jordan to do so in the post-season.
Unlike Dončić, Murray has the luxury of a marquee player alongside him. Nikola Jokić was not at his best early in the series but has returned to elite level. He came up big in game 7, racking up 30 points and 14 rebounds, and hitting the series-winning shot in an 80–78 result.
The Clippers – the Championship favourites as of 3 September – should be well-rested after finishing their first-round assignment on Monday (AEST). Although their current momentum is valuable, the Nuggets could be weary after a gruelling series. The Clippers should take game 1 but the Nuggets are worth a look with a generous start.
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Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Tip
We're tipping Los Angeles Clippers to win at $1.20 odds.