Clippers vs. Nuggets Preview: Pride On The Line

The LA Clippers lost to the Denver Nuggets in a lopsided game just eight days ago. The Clippers will host the Nuggets on Friday.

LA Clippers are going to play with Terance Mann, Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum and Ivica Zubac. Denver Nuggets are playing with Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic.

Paul George is injured and Luke Kennard is out for Clippers. Jeff Green is hurt for Nuggets. Collin Gillespie is also out. Peyton Watson is a game-time decision.

Clippers lost to Denver on January 5. The team that won the Orlando Bubble is playing against the same team. Ty Lue believes the game is a test of what the Clippers are made of. The Clippers have looked better recently. They lost the last game against Denver.

Denver Nuggets are the Western Conference's best team. Denver's offense is behind Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon. Los Angeles Clippers' offense has one of the worst in the NBA. Clippers need to limit Denver Nuggets' offensive threats. Clippers don't have the personnel to beat guys off the dribble in isolation. Ball movement and attacking closeouts will be crucial for Clippers. Nuggets have below-average defense.

Clippers' offense is one of the worst in the NBA. Denver's defense is below average. Clippers' best chance of success is to get past the first line of defense and get to the paint.