It'sNikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 of the NBA Playoffs on Saturday night at Ball Arena in Denver.
The winner will face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals with Game 1 set for Monday night at Paycom Center.
Here what you need to know about theClippers-Nuggets playoff game:
Clippers vs Nuggets live score updates in Game 7 of NBA Playoffs
Final: Nuggets 120, Clippers 101 | Thunder set to face Denver in Western Conference semifinals
There it is. Denver crushes LA 120-101 in Game 7 to secure a second-round date with OKC. Game 1 is set for 8:30 p.m. Monday in Oklahoma City.
End third quarter: Nuggets 93, Clippers 66 | Looks like Nikola Jokic, Denver can book trip to OKC
Denver is rolling into the fourth quarter with a 93-66 lead over LA. Jokic's five fouls are something to monitor, but time is running out on the Clippers' season.
Who will win NBA MVP? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic likely to meet in Western Conference semifinals
The script is scripting, though. No better follow for this series than SGA vs Jokic. There’s a very good chance that one guy will be hoisting the MVP with the other guy looking on.
Denver is up 89-61 with 2:25 left in the third quarter.
Russell Westbrook trying to set up Nuggets-Thunder matchup in NBA Playoffs
Former Thunder star Russell Westbrook’s rush to send a late clock trap there at the end of the half is a microcosm of his activity in that half. Just doing all the things that would make a Clipper fan smack their lips. The boards, the no-look pass to a trailing Jokic, a live dribble stepback.
Halftime: Nuggets 58, Clippers 47 | Russell Westbrook shining for Denver
Denver has clearly been the more aggressive team so far. A lot of credit has to go to Russell Westbrook, who has 10 points and three assists in 14 minutes off the bench. Nuggets are up 58-47 at halftime.
7:47 left in 2Q: Nuggets 34, Clippers 30 | Denver takes lead despite limited scoring from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were a combined 0 for 9 from the field before that made three by Jokic. And yet Denver is still up 34-30 midway through the second quarter. Not a great sign for LA.
End first quarter: Clippers 26, Nuggets 21 | James Harden off to strong start
Great passing in the first quarter by James Harden. He has six assists, and he should have eight if it weren't for two missed bunnies by Dunn and Zubac. Clippers are up 26-21.
Clippers go with Derrick Jones Jr. in starting lineup
Derrick Jones Jr. gets his first start of the series over Kris Dunn. This lineup worked well in the regular season. It had a net rating of 21.8 in 193 minutes compared to 10.8 in 326 minutes for the version with Dunn. Also saw an uptick in true shooting % (+4.9), rebound % (+6.7) and pace (+1.89).
Clippers-Nuggets playoff series living up to hype
This Nuggets-Clippers series has really lived up to the hype. Four of the six games have been decided by two possessions or less. That's the same amount as the West's other three first-round series combined. Time to find out who OKC will play in the second round.
What time is Clippers vs Nuggets NBA playoff game tonight?
- Date:Saturday, May 3
- Time:6:30 p.m. CT
- Where:Ball Arena in Denver
Where to watch Clippers vs Nuggets tonight in Game 7 of NBA Playoffs
- TV:TNT/truTV/Max
- How to watch online:Sling TV (free trial)
Clippers vs Nuggets odds in Game 7 of NBA Playoffs
Odds courtesy of viaBetMGMas of Saturday, May 3
Odds:Nuggets by 1.5
Over/under:207.5
Moneyline:DEN -120 | LAC +100
Clippers vs Nuggets highlights in Game 7 of NBA Playoffs
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