NBA
SPEC
2026-01-30 · Evening Edition
WIN
Clippers vs. Nuggets
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ANALYSIS
Our outlook is bolstered by the anticipated return of Nikola Jokic after a 16-game absence, restoring the MVP to a third-seeded Nuggets team that managed a resilient 10-6 record during his month-long hiatus. While the Clippers have confirmed Kawhi Leonard is active tonight despite a lingering knee contusion, LA remains short-handed without Bradley Beal and must overcome Denver’s elite home-court offense that is averaging 120.1 points per game.
OUTCOME
Nuggets 109 - Clippers 102
Kawhi struggled to find rhythm in the mid-range, finishing with 21 points on 42% shooting. Denver's defensive rotations successfully forced him into difficult contested jumpers, and the slower pace of the game capped his opportunities.