Injury Report: Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers Game 3

The Denver Nuggets might be shorthanded against the LA Clippers

Apr 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball up court against Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) in the third quarter during game two of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets are heading to Los Angeles for the next two games to take on the Clippers in their round one playoff series.

The Nuggets were able to secure game one in a thrilling overtime win that was fueled by some huge contributions from Russell Westbrook, notably hitting the three-point shot that gave the Nuggets the lead with around 20 seconds left in regulation and a huge deflection on an inbounds pass to James Harden in overtime.

19th Playoff triple-double 🃏 pic.twitter.com/1Czhntzadk
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 22, 2025

Denver, however, was unable to secure game two in the Ball Arena despite a triple-double from Nikola Jokic, who totaled 26 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 steals on 50/50/60 shooting splits. This was partly due to the efficient night of Kawhi Leonard, who scored 39 points for the Clippers on 79% field goal shooting.

The Nuggets now have to take a game back in Los Angeles to regain home court advantage in this series.

Denver is entering the game with two players listed on the injury report: Michael Porter Jr. and DaRon Holmes II.

Nikola Jokic is AVAILABLE.

Michael Porter Jr. is questionable with a left shoulder sprain, and DaRon Holmes II is out due to right Achilles tendon repair.

𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮: Michael Porter Jr. has a left shoulder sprain

He’s questionable for tomorrow’s Game 3 pic.twitter.com/UrGoQ2xIi8
— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) April 23, 2025

Los Angeles is entering the game with no players listed on the injury report.

An efficiency masterclass from Kawhi Leonard last night 🖐️😮‍💨

🎯 @Kia Performance of the Game pic.twitter.com/kpmDheH4yL
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 22, 2025

Kawhi Leonard is AVAILABLE.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers will face off at 10:00 p.m. EST.

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