Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have quietly carried the Clippers, going 18-3 since early March. As Jamal Murray goes, so go the Nuggets.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are meeting in one of the most intriguing matchups in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Both teams finished with 50-32 records in the ultra-competitive Western Conference,

While Denver features three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, the Clippers have size and depth to counter the former champions. Here's how scouts view the series.