So you want the full picture on Clippers vs Nuggets. Scores, stats, trends, and what the numbers mean. You’re in the right place.
We’ve pulled every game from 2020 through the 2025–26 season. You’ll get more than a raw table. We break down what went right, what went wrong, and what patterns keep showing up.
Let’s get into it.
Quick Answer: How Has This Matchup Gone?
Over the last six seasons (2020–21 through 2025–26), the two teams have played 25 games against each other. Here’s the short version:
- Clippers record vs Nuggets: 10 wins, 15 losses
- Denver wins more on their home floor — the Clippers have struggled badly in Denver
- The most recent game (Feb 19, 2026): Clippers won 115–114 at home — a one-point thriller
- Biggest loss by LAC: 91–122 (Jan 5, 2023, in Denver)
- Biggest win by LAC: 132–103 (Feb 28, 2020, at home)
2025–26 Season: Clippers vs Nuggets Game Log
The two teams met three times in the 2025–26 regular season.
| # | Date | Location | Result | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 19, 2026 | LAC vs DEN | W 115–114 | 115 | 45 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 41 | 87 | 47.1% | 8 | 33 | 24.2% | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | 57.4% | 14 |
| 2 | Jan 30, 2026 | LAC @ DEN | L 109–122 | 109 | 34 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 40 | 86 | 46.5% | 14 | 40 | 35.0% | 15 | 21 | 71.4% | 57.2% | 9 |
| 3 | Nov 12, 2025 | LAC vs DEN | L 116–130 | 116 | 36 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 41 | 84 | 48.8% | 16 | 37 | 43.2% | 18 | 19 | 94.7% | 62.8% | 15 |
What Stands Out From 2025–26?
The Feb 19 win was by one point. The Clippers shot just 24.2% from three that night. But they got to the free throw line 30 times and hit 83.3% of them. That’s what saved them.
In both losses, the Clippers let Denver score 122 and 130. Defense was the issue — not offense.
The Nov 12 game had the best shooting night for the Clippers (48.8% FG, 43.2% from three). But they still lost by 14. Denver just scored more.
2024–25 Season: Clippers vs Nuggets Game Log
| # | Date | Location | Result | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 26, 2024 | LAC @ DEN | W 109–104 | 109 | 44 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 40 | 82 | 48.8% | 12 | 33 | 36.4% | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | 59.7% | 17 |
| 2 | Dec 1, 2024 | LAC vs DEN | W 126–122 | 126 | 42 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 43 | 90 | 47.8% | 18 | 39 | 46.2% | 22 | 27 | 81.5% | 61.8% | 14 |
| 3 | Dec 13, 2024 | LAC @ DEN | L 98–120 | 98 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 2 | 37 | 83 | 44.6% | 14 | 41 | 34.1% | 10 | 18 | 55.6% | 53.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Jan 8, 2025 | LAC @ DEN | L 103–126 | 103 | 40 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 80 | 37.5% | 11 | 38 | 28.9% | 32 | 40 | 80.0% | 52.8% | 12 |
What Stands Out From 2024–25?
The Clippers went 2-2. They split their home games and lost both road games in Denver badly.
The Jan 8 loss was their worst shooting game of any recent season — 37.5% from the field. They got to the line 40 times but couldn’t make shots.
The Dec 1 home win was a high-energy game. 126 points. 46.2% from three. That’s their best three-point game in this matchup over several years.
2023–24 Season: Clippers vs Nuggets Game Log
| # | Date | Location | Result | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 14, 2023 | LAC @ DEN | L 108–111 | 108 | 42 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 37 | 86 | 43.0% | 13 | 29 | 44.8% | 21 | 24 | 87.5% | 55.9% | 11 |
| 2 | Nov 27, 2023 | LAC vs DEN | L 104–113 | 104 | 49 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 35 | 85 | 41.2% | 6 | 20 | 30.0% | 28 | 34 | 82.4% | 52.0% | 13 |
| 3 | Dec 6, 2023 | LAC vs DEN | W 111–102 | 111 | 51 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 40 | 87 | 46.0% | 12 | 27 | 44.4% | 19 | 25 | 76.0% | 56.6% | 11 |
| 4 | Apr 4, 2024 | LAC vs DEN | W 102–100 | 102 | 48 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 34 | 90 | 37.8% | 7 | 33 | 21.2% | 27 | 32 | 84.4% | 49.0% | 7 |
What Stands Out From 2023–24?
The Apr 4 win is wild. The Clippers shot 37.8% from the field and only 21.2% from three. Worst shooting numbers in the matchup over this stretch. And they still won 102–100.
How? They grabbed 48 rebounds (lots of offensive boards) and hit 84.4% of free throws with only 7 turnovers.
It shows you can win ugly. Hustle and ball control can beat poor shooting.
2022–23 Season: Clippers vs Nuggets Game Log
| # | Date | Location | Result | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | TOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 25, 2022 | LAC vs DEN | L 104–114 | 104 | 33 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 37 | 68 | 54.4% | 11 | 22 | 50.0% | 19 | 34 | 55.9% | 62.7% | 14 |
| 2 | Jan 5, 2023 | LAC @ DEN | L 91–122 | 91 | 41 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 34 | 91 | 37.4% | 5 | 37 | 13.5% | 18 | 25 | 72.0% | 44.6% | 8 |
| 3 | Jan 13, 2023 | LAC vs DEN | L 103–115 | 103 | 43 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 41 | 87 | 47.1% | 10 | 29 | 34.5% | 11 | 14 | 78.6% | 55.3% | 12 |
| 4 | Feb 26, 2023 | LAC @ DEN | L 124–134 (OT) | 124 | 38 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 44 | 90 | 48.9% | 11 | 34 | 32.4% | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | 60.1% | 13 |
What Stands Out From 2022–23?
The Clippers went 0-4 this season. Their worst run in this matchup.
The Jan 5 loss (91–122) was a disaster. They shot 37.4% overall and a dreadful 13.5% from three. Only 5 made threes on 37 attempts. That’s one of the worst three-point games you’ll see at any level.
The Feb 26 OT game shows the Clippers can hang with Denver even over extra time — but still couldn’t close it out.
Home vs Away: Where Do the Clippers Win?
This is one of the clearest patterns in the data.
| Location | Games | Clippers W | Clippers L | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home (vs DEN) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 61.5% |
| Away (@ DEN) | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16.7% |
The Clippers are a tough home team in this matchup. But they have almost always struggled at Ball Arena in Denver. Only two road wins in 12 tries since 2020.
Key Stat Trends: What Decides These Games?
After looking at all 25 games, here’s what the numbers say:
When the Clippers Win?
- FG% is usually above 47%
- They grab 40+ rebounds in most wins
- Turnovers stay at or below 14
- They get to the free throw line and hit 80%+
When the Clippers Lose?
- FG% drops below 44%, often below 40%
- Denver scores 120 or more points
- The Clippers have 15+ turnovers
- Their three-point shooting falls below 30%
3-Point Shooting: A Big Factor
Three-point shooting has been all over the place for the Clippers in this matchup.
| Season | Best 3P% Game | Worst 3P% Game |
|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 43.2% (Nov 12 loss) | 24.2% (Feb 19 win) |
| 2024–25 | 46.2% (Dec 1 win) | 28.9% (Jan 8 loss) |
| 2023–24 | 44.8% (Nov 14 loss) | 21.2% (Apr 4 win) |
| 2022–23 | 50.0% (Nov 25 loss) | 13.5% (Jan 5 loss) |
Here’s the strange thing — the Clippers have lost games where they shot 50% from three. And won a game where they shot 21.2%. Three-point shooting alone does not decide outcomes here.
Free throws, rebounds, and turnovers often matter more.
Free Throw Trends
The Clippers go to the line a lot in this matchup — often 25 to 40 attempts per game. Their FT% has been mostly solid.
- Best FT% game: 94.7% (Nov 12, 2025 — a loss)
- Worst FT% game: 55.6% (Dec 13, 2024 — also a loss)
When they shoot well from the line, they still lose if the defense isn’t there. Free throws are a bonus, not a replacement for stops.
Rebound Battle: Often Overlooked
The Clippers have had big rebound games in wins and losses alike. But there’s one pattern worth noting.
In their two biggest wins (132–103 and 126–122), they grabbed 42+ rebounds. In their worst losses, it dropped to 31–34 rebounds.
Offensive rebounds matter a lot. Second-chance points add up.
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2025–26 Clippers Team Overview
Here’s where the Clippers stand heading into any future matchup.
- Record: 42–40 (9th in the West)
- Offensive Rating: 117.3 (11th in NBA)
- Defensive Rating: 116.1 (18th in NBA)
- Net Rating: +1.2 (16th)
- Three-Point %: 36.8% (7th in NBA)
Team Leaders This Season:
- Points per game: Kawhi Leonard (27.9)
- Rebounds per game: Ivica Zubac (11.0)
- Assists per game: James Harden (8.1)
The defense has been their weak spot in 2025–26. That shows up in the matchup stats too — they gave up 122 and 130 in their two losses this season.
Denver Nuggets: Why They’re So Hard to Beat at Home?
Denver finished 3rd in the West in 2025–26 with a 54–28 record. That’s a strong team.
Nikola Jokić leads the team in rebounds (13.2 per game in the playoffs) and assists (9.5 per game in the playoffs). He’s the engine.
At Ball Arena, at altitude, Denver is one of the hardest places to play in the NBA. That altitude affects teams that aren’t used to it. It helps explain why the Clippers are only 2–10 in Denver since 2020.
Matchup Breakdown: 5 Things That Decide Clippers vs Nuggets
- Clippers turnovers — Denver scores fast off live-ball turnovers. 15+ turnovers usually means a Clippers loss.
- Rebounding margin — Denver is a very good rebounding team. If the Clippers lose the glass battle, the game gets out of hand.
- Jokić control — When he gets easy looks near the basket, Denver is almost unstoppable.
- Clippers free throw volume — LA draws fouls. If they can get to the line 30+ times and hit them, they stay close.
- Three-point shooting variance — As we showed above, the Clippers’ three-point shooting is wildly inconsistent in this matchup.
All-Time Clippers vs Nuggets Results (2020–2026)
| # | Date | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 19, 2026 | Home | W 115–114 |
| 2 | Jan 30, 2026 | Away | L 109–122 |
| 3 | Nov 12, 2025 | Home | L 116–130 |
| 4 | Jan 8, 2025 | Away | L 103–126 |
| 5 | Dec 13, 2024 | Away | L 98–120 |
| 6 | Dec 1, 2024 | Home | W 126–122 |
| 7 | Oct 26, 2024 | Away | W 109–104 |
| 8 | Apr 4, 2024 | Home | W 102–100 |
| 9 | Dec 6, 2023 | Home | W 111–102 |
| 10 | Nov 27, 2023 | Home | L 104–113 |
| 11 | Nov 14, 2023 | Away | L 108–111 |
| 12 | Feb 26, 2023 | Away | L 124–134 (OT) |
| 13 | Jan 13, 2023 | Home | L 103–115 |
| 14 | Jan 5, 2023 | Away | L 91–122 |
| 15 | Nov 25, 2022 | Home | L 104–114 |
| 16 | Mar 22, 2022 | Away | L 115–127 |
| 17 | Jan 19, 2022 | Away | L 128–130 (OT) |
| 18 | Jan 11, 2022 | Home | W 87–85 |
| 19 | Dec 26, 2021 | Home | L 100–103 |
| 20 | Dec 25, 2020 | Away | W 121–108 |
| 21 | Aug 12, 2020 | Away | W 124–111 |
| 22 | Feb 28, 2020 | Home | W 132–103 |
| 23 | Jan 12, 2020 | Away | L 104–114 |
FAQs: Clippers vs Nuggets Match Player Stats
Q: What is the Clippers’ all-time record vs the Nuggets since 2020? In regular season games from 2020 to 2026, the Clippers are 10–13 (excluding some early 2020 games, the record has shifted over time). Denver holds the overall edge.
Q: Who leads the Clippers in scoring vs the Nuggets this season? Kawhi Leonard is the Clippers’ top scorer in 2025–26 at 27.9 points per game overall. He has been their key scorer in this matchup too.
Q: Why do the Clippers lose so often in Denver? Denver plays at altitude. Teams that aren’t based there find it harder to run their offense. The Clippers are only 2–10 in Denver since 2020. Ball Arena is one of the toughest places to win in the NBA.
Q: What is the highest-scoring Clippers vs Nuggets game recently? The Feb 26, 2023 overtime game ended 134–124 in Denver’s favor. The Clippers scored 124 — the highest point total in a loss in this stretch.
Q: What does TS% mean in basketball stats? TS% stands for True Shooting Percentage. It measures how well a player or team shoots when you count two-pointers, three-pointers, and free throws together. A TS% above 57% is considered good.
Q: What was the Clippers’ best win over the Nuggets in recent history? Their best win was 132–103 on Feb 28, 2020 at home. They shot 53.9% from the field and 46.2% from three. Dominant on both ends.
Q: How many times have Clippers vs Nuggets gone to overtime? At least twice in the recent sample — Jan 19, 2022 (Clippers lost 128–130) and Feb 26, 2023 (Clippers lost 124–134). Both overtime games went to Denver.
Q: What stat matters most in deciding Clippers vs Nuggets games? Turnovers and defensive rating. When the Clippers limit turnovers and keep Denver under 115, they tend to win. When they give up 120+, they almost always lose.
Q: Are there more Clippers vs Nuggets games coming in 2025–26? The regular season ended in April 2026. Both teams were in the Western Conference standings. Check for playoff matchup news based on final seedings.
Q: What is the Clippers’ home record vs the Nuggets since 2020? They are 8–5 at home in this matchup since 2020. A much better record than their 2–10 road record.
Final Thoughts
The Clippers vs Nuggets rivalry has delivered everything NBA fans want — close finishes, overtime battles, explosive scoring nights, and major momentum swings. Over the past six seasons, Denver has controlled the matchup overall, especially at home, while the Clippers have proven far tougher to beat in Los Angeles. The stats show that defense, rebounding, and turnovers usually decide these games more than hot three-point shooting. Whether you’re following the rivalry for fantasy basketball, betting analysis, or pure NBA entertainment, this matchup continues to be one of the Western Conference’s most intense and unpredictable battles.
