Get a full Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 7 preview with odds, key players, injury news, player props, parlay picks, and our ClutchBuzz prediction.
After six high-intensity battles, it all comes down to one night in the Mile High City. The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are tied 3-3, with a trip to the Western Conference Semifinals on the line. Denver dropped Game 6 despite Nikola Jokic’s triple-double heroics, but now they return home — where the altitude, the fans, and the momentum lean their way.
With stars on both ends and legacies on the line, this is the type of showdown that defines NBA Playoffs folklore.
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📺 Where to Watch Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 7? (May 3, 2025)
- 🖥️ TV: ESPN, Altitude Sports, NBA League Pass
- 📲 Streaming: ESPN App, FuboTV, YouTube TV
- 🏟️ Location: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
💰 Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 7 Betting Odds
| Market | Odds |
| Spread | Nuggets -1.5 |
| Total Points (O/U) | 206 |
| Moneyline – Nuggets | -118 |
| Moneyline – Clippers | -102 |
Odds courtesy of DraftKings.
🕹️ Series Recap
This first-round slugfest has had everything: clutch threes, MVP-level performances, and unexpected heroes.
- Games 1 & 2: Nuggets defend home court behind Jokic’s brilliance.
- Game 3: Clippers steal one on the road with Norman Powell going nuclear.
- Game 4: Denver’s defense collapses late — series tied 2-2.
- Game 5: Nuggets grind out a win in a low-scoring battle.
- Game 6: James Harden drops 28 and forces Game 7 with the Clippers surviving Denver’s late rally.
🏀 Series Tied 3-3
📍 Winner moves on. Loser goes home.
🌟 Key Players To Watch
Denver Nuggets
- Nikola Jokic – Averaging 29.6 PTS, 12.7 REB, 10.2 AST — triple-double machine and Denver’s emotional engine.
- Aaron Gordon – Underrated X-factor, bringing physicality and scoring punch.
- Michael Porter Jr. – Needs to heat up from deep (2.5 threes/game) to stretch the floor and take pressure off Jokic.
Los Angeles Clippers
- James Harden – Averaging 22.8 PTS, 3.0 3PM — his shooting from deep is keeping L.A. alive.
- Norman Powell – 21.8 PPG over last 10 games, blazing hot and confident.
- Ivica Zubac – Battling Jokic in the paint, averaging 12.6 REB — key for second chances.
🏥 Injury Report
| Team | Player | Status | Notes |
| Nuggets | DaRon Holmes II | OUT (Achilles) | Out for season |
| Clippers | — | — | No injuries listed |
🔢 Nuggets vs. Clippers Player Props
| Player | Prop | Line |
| Nikola Jokic | Points | 29.5 |
| Nikola Jokic | Assists | 10.5 |
| James Harden | 3PM | 3.5 |
| Norman Powell | Points | 20.5 |
| Aaron Gordon | Rebounds | 7.5 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 3PM | 2.5 |
💥 Same Game Parlay (SGP)
ClutchBuzz Ride-or-Die SGP: +1040
- Jokic 30+ Points ✅
- Harden 3+ Threes ✅
- Powell 20+ Points ✅
- Over 206 Total Points ✅
- Nuggets ML ✅
🤑 This parlay is cooked to perfection for Game 7 drama. High ceiling, big payout.
🧠 Final ClutchBuzz Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 7 Prediction
Denver fans know heartbreak — but they also know redemption. And this team, led by the most complete player in the world, is built for moments like this. Expect a chess match early with each side feeling out the tempo. The Clippers will land punches, and Harden will launch bombs, but ultimately, Jokic’s brilliance in half-court sets and Denver’s home-court edge will be too much.
🔥 Final Score Prediction:
Nuggets 108, Clippers 102
💸 Pick: Nuggets -1.5
🎯 Total: Over 206
