Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dunks as Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers watches during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets pulls up and converts a three pointer as Nicolas Batum (33) of the LA Clippers defends during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates making a late three pointer over Nicolas Batum (33) of the LA Clippers during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after burying a three pointer during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win over the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Ivica Zubac (40) of the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach Ty Lue reacts as referee Mitchell Ervin (27) whistles Kris Dunn (8) for a foul during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets passes as James Harden (1) of the LA Clippers defends during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to fouling Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers looks to pass as Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets defends during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Ivica Zubac (40) of the LA Clippers fouls Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes to Christian Braun (0) as Ben Simmons (25) of the LA Clippers defends during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets looks down at Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) of the LA Clippers after fouling him during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) and Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets lock up Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound off of a miss by Ivica Zubac (40) of the LA Clippers as Michael Porter Jr. (1) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets watch during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets puffs his cheeks after making a shot against the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets drives as Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) of the LA Clippers defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets throws a dart to Michael Porter Jr. (1) for an assist as Kris Dunn (8) of the LA Clippers defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets dunks as Ivica Zubac (40) of the LA Clippers watches during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets works as Norman Powell (24) of the LA Clippers defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball as Norman Powell (24) and Kris Dunn (8) of the LA Clippers defends during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defends a shot by Kris Dunn (8) of the LA Clippers as Nikola Jokic (15) watches during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kris Dunn (8) of the LA Clippers defends Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets throws a blind pass over his head to Peyton Watson (8) as Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) and Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets stand befuddled during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets works against Bogdan Bogdanovic (10) of the LA Clippers during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) and Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets defend Ivica Zubac (40) of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets finishes over Ivica Zubac (40) of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pats Jamal Murray (27) on the buttocks during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win over the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates after the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dunks as Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers watches during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 131-115 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)