LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets predicted starting lineups and depth charts for Game 2 (April 21) | 2025 NBA Playoffs

The LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets are set to clash in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series at Ball Arena on Monday. Game 1 was a nail-biter that went down to the wire, with the Nuggets edging out a 112-110 overtime win to protect their home-court advantage.

The Clippers built a commanding 15-point lead at one point but were unable to hold on, despite having stars like James Harden and Kawhi Leonard on the floor. A major factor in their collapse was their carelessness with the ball as they committed a staggering 20 turnovers.

Denver capitalized on the Clippers' sloppy ballhandling, converting those 20 turnovers into 29 points, 20 more than the Clippers managed off Denver’s 11 giveaways. That swing proved pivotal in the Nuggets’ comeback effort.

Both teams relied heavily on scoring inside the paint as perimeter shooting proved inconsistent. The Clippers outscored Denver 60-56 in the paint, but neither side found much rhythm from beyond the arc.

Heading into Game 2, the Clippers' top priority will be to clean up their turnovers and limit Denver’s fast-break opportunities. If they can take better care of the ball, fans could be in for another intense showdown at Ball Arena.

Meanwhile, the Clippers will be looking for Kawhi Leonard to adopt a more aggressive approach in Game 2. Known for his elite scoring ability at all three levels, head coach Ty Lue will likely want his star forward to be more assertive offensively and take more than the 15 shot attempts he had in Game 1.

LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Reports for Apr. 21

LA Clippers injury report

The Clippers have no injuries to report for Game 2 in Denver.

Denver Nuggets injury report

The Nuggets have two players on the injury report ahead of Game 2. Aaron Gordon (right calf injury management) is probable. DaRon Holmes II (right Achilles tendon repair) is ruled out of the contest.

LA Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Apr. 21

LA Clippers starting lineup and depth chart

Starters	2nd	3rd
James Harden	Ben Simmons	Patty Mills
Kris Dunn	Bogdan Bogdanovic	Amir Coffey
Norman Powell	Derrick Jones Jr.	Jordan Miller
Kawhi Leonard	Nic Batum	Kobe Brown
Ivica Zubac	Drew Eubanks

Denver Nuggets starting lineup and depth chart

Starters	2nd	3rd
Jamal Murray	Russell Westbrook	Jalen Pickett
Christian Braun	Julian Strawther	Jalen Pickett
Michael Porter Jr.	Peyton Watson	Spencer Jones
Aaron Gordon	Zeke Nnaji	Hunter Tyson
Nikola Jokic	DeAndre Jordan	Dario Saric