Denver Nuggets at LA Clippers on Tuesday, March 16 is about as close to a coin flip as the ratings get, with the Clippers at only 54%. Small things like rest, health and shooting variance should decide it.
Why it is so close
The Win Meter reads the Clippers 54%, with a projected score of Denver Nuggets 114, LA Clippers 115. The rating gap is 71 points in favor of the Nuggets, and home court and rest add about 99 rating points for the Clippers on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 46 times in 100 games like this, the Nuggets would win.
Recent form
The Nuggets are 1-1 this season and 2-3 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -4.4. The Clippers are 1-2 this season and 2-3 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of +2.
The Nuggets were beaten 112-96 on the road by MIN not long ago.
The Clippers' best recent win was 121-96 at home against SAC.
Injuries to watch
Out: Spencer Jones (DEN), expected back Oct 28, 2026, Julian Strawther (DEN), expected back Nov 29, 2026, Alpha Diallo (DEN), expected back Oct 28, 2026, Bradley Beal (LAC), expected back Nov 8, 2026, and Max Strus (LAC), expected back Nov 8, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: Cameron Johnson (DEN). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Nuggets lead 8-6, with the Nuggets outscoring the Clippers by an average of 4.1 points per game. The last meeting was DEN 114, LAC 115.