How will the Clippers do in game 7 vs. the Denver Nuggets? What must the Clippers do earn a victory and win the series? Will Batum start over Dunn again? Go Clips!
Clippers at Denver Nuggets Game 7 Game Day 2025-05-03
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I think if we can make 5% more 3s than this last game and have our stars show up the way they did it this game, we might just win. We gotta keep giving the ball to Harden and Kawhi and attack Murray, force the switch and attack Murray
It’s hard to see a win, but their coach was crying about foul calls not being called for jokic last game so nuggets may be mentally folding.
I want to see batum all game 7. Unfortunately Dunn will need to be benched this game. Similar to how Zubac had to be benched for us to beat Utah in that series.
Dunn can’t shoot well and he is too small to switch on the jokic Murray pick n roll. If he can’t lock up Murray then he really has no use on the court.
We will see what kind of Harden shows up. If he imposes his will, limits his TOs we will be ok. Minimize the misses on the FTs is also critical in this close series.
Our main weapons - KL, NP and Zu are also clicking. We have advantage when it comes to the coaches. I am eagerly looking forward for this game.
Clips in 7
This potentially is an absolute blowout. Nuggets starters looked completely gassed.
Expect Adelman to be complaining for calls from start to finish. Jokic as well - he appeared to have nothing left in the tank at the end of Game 6. I don't think it will work. Refs let players decide the outcomes of Game 7s and only call egregious contact
I expect this game to be different than most of the games of the series. Because every game has its own feel to it.
If any opposing player is shooting very well, at a certain point, I would double team. Even if that means it's a non-star like Christian Braun. You have to make them see something different and feel uncomfortable. You don't have to stick to it for too long, but change things up.
I am not worried about turnovers or free throws for this next game. I think it will be fine given the Clippers resolve.
Defense travels, if they want it to.
I don't know what kind of rebounding and effort we will see.
I don't want to see a stretch of 11 missed three pointers.You know how to score in the paint, so do it.
Your best players have to defend. They will also get easier offensive opportunities if they secure the stop.
Denver had a 17 point lead against Portland and lost in 2019.
They had a 20 point lead against Minnesota and lost in 2024.
If Zubac gets in foul trouble, which I think will happen, then Batum, Powell, Leonard, and Harden must rebound.
Do not let Murray have confidence. He will probably turn it over if you double team him a few times.
A 33 point win would not surprise me because anything can happen.
When the first 6 games have followed this series order for Clippers vs Nuggets, road teams are 1 - 6.
The one road win was 2019 Portland at Denver.
NBA road teams have won 8 / 12 game 7's, dating back to 2021.
Denver has lost their last two home game 7's played in Denver, which excludes 2020.
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I am so nervous for this game. I can barely stand it.
Let's Go!
DJJ Bingo!
Let’s take the air out their sails early
Clippers good start- just need keep taking good shots, especially attacking the paint. DJJ good job!
Marc Davis the crew chief. Thought for sure it was going to be Scott Foster or Tony Brothers.
Terrible reffing. First Zu gets hit in the face, no call, now they don't reset the clock which negated that floater by Powell.
Apparently they did allow Powell's hoop
Looks like they are only calling fouls on the Clippers.
Can't be missing layups and wide open baskets.
Refs ain’t calling no fouls for clippers
Batum in for DJJ, Kawhi the strong take, ties it at 13
Lue is taking a chance keeping Norman out there with 2 fouls.
Nico 3!
Dunn man. That can't happen.
Wow that's not a tech on Gordon who just bulls his elbow into the chest of Batum
Bogey!
Bogie the little J- all day
Zu floats it in inside- he wasn't about to miss 2 of those in a row. Batum the good block, and end the Q up 26-21.
Being only up 5 with Joker and Murray not doing anything is a little scary.
How is that not offensive on Gordon
Get Dunn off the floor.
Kawhi good pass, but Dunn couldn't hit the open 3. Guess who does- Westbrook. Ugh.
Jesus Christ sit Dunn until next series
Batum another block! But the Clippers need to start hitting some shots here as Denver has scored the first 7 points of the 2nd.
Just careless turnovers
Good stop again but the Clippers throw it away on a risky cross court- 4 point swing right there. Clips now down 4.
Right now, Harden and Kawhi are not doing enough. We need them to step up.
Lol Denver is going to blow their challenge on that. Even Powell was encouraging them to challenge. When your opponent wants you to challenge, you probably shouldn't.
Another turnover. They have to stop this.
Doh it actually grazed Powell's leg ugh!
Big corner bingo by Kawhi to cut it back to 4
Kawhi And 1!
Stop giving the ball away!
Another turnover, this time by Zu on a short pass, another Denver bucket
Westbrook another 3- get outta here!
Harden can't get the call, and they push with Jokic getting the and 1. Guys need to calm down and be more precise.
Harden 3! Needed that.
The Beard, bingo! Good use of the Zu screen there.
Clippers missing a lot of chippies just like game 1 when they ended up barely losing
Clipper now trail by 10 after not boxing out and not not able to hit
Good D by DJJ, fade by KL, but Clips still down 10
3rd foul on Zu as the Clips don't challenge that questionable call on the Murray drive.
