The Western Conference’s fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets will face the fifth-seeded L.A. Clippers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, rekindling a rivalry that last saw Denver rally from a 3-1 deficit in 2020. Led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokić, who averaged a triple-double this season, the Nuggets enter the playoffs with a strong offense but concerns over their depth and defense. Conversely, the Clippers, despite injuries to key players, have a formidable defense and a resurgent Kawhi Leonard, making this matchup intriguing as both teams aim for postseason success.
