Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Predictions & Player Props [May 4]

There’s nothing like a Game 7 — and the stakes are at their highest on Sunday, May 4. NBA playoffs live: The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are tied in their first-round playoff series, 3-3, with the ability to advance on the line at Ball Arena. These are two teams that have gone through a lot to get here, and now are just one win away from the next round. Here’s your full preview, with betting thoughts and the top player props for this Nuggets vs Clippers tilt.

Game Info

• Date – Sunday, May 4, 2025

• Time (ET) – 3:30 PM

• Venue – Ball Arena, Denver

• Where to Watch – ABC, ESPN

Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds

Bookmaker	Nuggets Odds	Clippers Odds
FanDuel	-165	+140

Denver Nuggets Preview

The Nuggets blew a chance to close it out in Game 6 — an uninspired third quarter and dismal free-throw shooting denied them in Los Angeles. Yet Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have done all the heavy lifting for the Nuggets, with 46 points between them when they played last. And with home-court advantage and championship credentials on their side, the Nuggets are a confident squad heading into Sunday. Jokic will have to establish himself early, and the other key players will have to respond lest the cycle of letdown repeats.

Denver Nuggets Starting Lineup – Murray, Braun, Porter Jr, Gordon, Jokic

Los Angeles Clippers Preview

Facing elimination, the Clippers responded like seasoned pros in Game 6. James Harden and Kawhi Leonard led the way with a combined 55 points, while Nicolas Batum made a huge impact off the bench with hustle plays that don’t always show on the stat sheet. Tyronn Lue’s team has shown grit all series, and with a win-or-go-home situation ahead, their veterans know how to handle the moment. The big question is whether they can deliver again on the road in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers Starting Lineup – Harden, Dunn; Powell, Leonard; Zubac

Nuggets vs Clippers Key Stats

• Denver has won 7 of their last 9 home playoff games.

• Kawhi Leonard has scored 25+ in four games this series.

• Jokic is averaging 27.8 points and 11.1 rebounds in the playoffs.

• Clippers are 3-1 in their last four elimination games.

Nuggets vs Clippers Player Props

Nikola Jokic Total Assists Over 9.5 @ -110 (DraftKings) – Jokic is the hub of Denver’s offense and has racked up 10+ assists in four of the six games so far.

Norman Powell Over 18.5 Points @ -105 (FanDuel) – Powell dropped 24 in Game 6 and has been a consistent offensive spark off the wing.

Nuggets vs Clippers Final Prediction

Denver's combination of playoff experience, home court, and the best player on the floor in Jokic gives them the edge in this Game 7. The Clippers will keep it close, but expect Denver to grind out a tight, lower-scoring win.We back the Denver Nuggets to win and predict the total match points to be under 220.5.