The Nuggets and Clippers both won their final regular season games to earn their respective seeds.
Although they each avoided the play-in tournament, it doesn't feel quite like a reward for either side. Denver and Los Angeles are fierce teams, so this matchup will be anything but easy.
The Nuggets still have the best player in the series, and perhaps the NBA, in Nikola Jokic. The center is a top two candidate in the MVP race, which would be his fourth if he wins. He became just the third player to average a triple double in a season and led the Nuggets to another 50-win season.
Denver lost to the Timberwolves in seven games during last year's Western Conference semifinals. It failed to defend its 2023 title, but it seeks to regain the crown in 2025.
Meanwhile, the Clippers lost in the first round against the Mavericks last year. Leonard played just two of the six games and did not look like himself. He seems to be fully healthy and pairs with James Harden, who had a resurgent year.
The two veterans, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac form a dangerous foursome in Los Angeles. While Jokic is playing his best basketball, it'll still be a challenge against a healthy Clippers team.
Here's what you need to know to watch Nuggets vs. Clippers, including broadcast information and start times.
Nuggets vs. Clippers schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Nuggets 112, Clippers 110 | — | — |
| April 21 | Game 2 at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 24 | Game 3 at Clippers | TBA | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 4 at Clippers | 6 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* at Nuggets | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 1 | Game 6* at Clippers | TBA | TBA, Sling |
| May 3 | Game 7* at Nuggets | TBA | TBA, Sling |
* If necessary
How to watch Nuggets vs. Clippers: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
The Nuggets vs. Clippers is the second game of the NBA playoffs. It tips off on Saturday, April 19 at 3:30 p.m. ET. ESPN will broadcast Game 1.
Fans looking to stream Nuggets vs. Clippers can watch live on Sling, which will carry every NBA playoff game in 2025.
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Nuggets vs. Clippers radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to every game of the Nuggets vs. Clippers series live on SiriusXM.
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft at Brooklyn | June 25-26 |
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