LA Clippers (50-32) vs Denver Nuggets (50-32)
Game Info: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Intuit Dome)
Betting Odds: LA Clippers -6.5 -- Over/Under: 211.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are set to face off in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM PDT at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Denver is leading the series, following a dominant 126-103 victory by the Nuggets in Game 5.
In Game 5, the Nuggets showcased a balanced offensive attack, with Jamal Murray leading the team with 21 points and nine assists. Russell Westbrook contributed 19 points and eight assists, while Michael Porter Jr. added 19 points and eight rebounds. The Nuggets' efficient shooting and ball movement were key factors in their victory. The Clippers struggled offensively in Game 5, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 28.9% from three-point range. Norman Powell led the team with 30 points, but the Clippers were unable to overcome the Nuggets' early lead.
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Jamal Murray Over 20.5 Points
21.4 points per game, ranking 26th in the league. He shot 47.4% from the field and 39.3% from three-point range, demonstrating efficiency in his scoring. Additionally, Murray contributed 6.0 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game, along with 1.4 steals, showcasing his all-around game. In the playoffs, Murray elevated his performance. Notably, in Game 5 of the first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers, he scored 43 points on 17-of-26 shooting, including 8-of-14 from three-point range. Playoff Murray has arrived, and I don’t expect him to slow down.
Ivica Zubac Over 17.5 Points
Zubac is averaging 16.8 points per game, a significant increase from his previous seasons. His scoring efficiency was notable, shooting 62.8% from the field, ranking fourth in the league, and achieving a true shooting percentage of 64.1%. He has scored 19+ points in all but 1 game in this series. To finish the regular season, he was clearing this line with ease as well. Zubac has been extremely impressive this series, and I’m surprised oddsmakers didn’t set his line higher in this game.
Nikola Jokic Over 9.5 Assists
Nikola Jokic is averaging 10.2 assists per game, ranking second in the NBA. This marked a career high for the Serbian star and underscored his exceptional playmaking abilities from the center position. His assist numbers were complemented by averages of 29.6 points and 12.7 rebounds per game, highlighting his all-around dominance on the court. Jokic has recorded double-digit assists in 4 of the 5 games in this series. The offense runs through Jokic, and he gets a touch on a large number of possessions, which just leads to a boatload of assists for the Nuggets' big man.
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