NBA · Final

Clippers Edge Nuggets in Thrilling Finish

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Thursday, February 19, 2026, 10:30 PM ET · Intuit Dome

LA Clippers 115, Denver Nuggets 114, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers?

LA Clippers beat Denver Nuggets 115-114 at Intuit Dome on February 19, 2026.

Who was favored in Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers?

Denver Nuggets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested matchup, the LA Clippers narrowly defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-114 at the Intuit Dome on February 20, 2026. This victory marks a significant moment for the Clippers, who have struggled against the Nuggets in their previous meetings, with Denver winning the series 2-1 prior to this game.

The Clippers entered this game with a home record of 27-28, while the Nuggets boasted a stronger away record of 35-21. In their last ten games, the Clippers had a record of 6-4, currently riding a one-game winning streak, with an average of 110.0 points scored and 107.0 points allowed. Their recent form included a win against the Houston Rockets just days before this matchup, where they secured a 105-102 victory. On the other hand, the Nuggets had a record of 4-5-1 in their last ten games, also on a one-game winning streak, averaging 107.0 points scored and allowing 105.5 points.

The home team, the Clippers, had struggled at home with a record of 1-2 in their last three home games, while the Nuggets had a mixed away record of 1-2. The previous meetings this season had not been favorable for the Clippers, losing both encounters against the Nuggets, including a 109-122 defeat on January 31, 2026.

In terms of injuries, the Clippers were without Jordan Miller due to a shoulder issue, while Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser were listed as day-to-day with hip and foot injuries, respectively. The Nuggets faced similar concerns with Aaron Gordon and Trevon Brazile also day-to-day, with Gordon dealing with a calf injury.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this matchup, with DraftKings providing the Nuggets as 4.5-point favorites, setting the total at 226.5 points. The odds indicated a close contest, with the Clippers' money line at 154.0 and the Nuggets' at -185.

The game conditions were conducive to a thrilling finish, and the final quarter showcased a back-and-forth battle. Notable scoring plays included a driving dunk by Jamal Murray and crucial free throws by Bennedict Mathurin, who ultimately helped secure the win for the Clippers. The game concluded with Mathurin making two free throws that put the Clippers up by three points, followed by Murray's attempts to close the gap, which ultimately fell short.

This matchup highlighted the Clippers' resilience and ability to perform under pressure, especially against a team that had previously dominated them. The thrilling finish and the intensity of the game made it a noteworthy fixture in the NBA season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DEN -4.5	226.5 o -110 / u -110	Denver Nuggets -185 · LA Clippers +154

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Injury report

Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers
Bradley BealDay-To-DayHipLA Clippers
Yanic Konan NiederhauserDay-To-DayFootLA Clippers
Aaron GordonDay-To-DayCalfDenver Nuggets
Trevon BrazileDay-To-DayUndisclosedDenver Nuggets

Leaders

PointsBennedict Mathurin38LA Clippers
AssistsKris Dunn8LA Clippers
ReboundsJohn Collins12LA Clippers
PointsNikola Jokic22Denver Nuggets
AssistsJamal Murray8Denver Nuggets
ReboundsNikola Jokic17Denver Nuggets

Recent form

LA Clippers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1110 scored · 107 allowed per game1-2 at home

W105-102at Houston RocketsFeb 12
L95-102at Houston RocketsFeb 11
W115-96at Minnesota TimberwolvesFeb 8
W114-111at Sacramento KingsFeb 7
L91-124vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 5
L113-128vs Philadelphia 76ersFeb 3
W117-93at Phoenix SunsFeb 2
L109-122at Denver NuggetsJan 31
W115-103at Utah JazzJan 28
W126-89vs Brooklyn NetsJan 26

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 4-5-1Streak W1107 scored · 105.5 allowed per game1-2 away

W122-116vs Memphis GrizzliesFeb 12
L117-119vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 10
W136-120at Chicago BullsFeb 8
L127-134at New York KnicksFeb 5
L121-124at Detroit PistonsFeb 4
L111-121vs Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 2
W122-109vs LA ClippersJan 31
W107-103vs Brooklyn NetsJan 30
L107-109vs Detroit PistonsJan 28
D0-0at Memphis GrizzliesJan 25

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Denver Nuggets	LA Clippers
Field goals	39-86	41-87
Field goal %	45	47
Three-pointers	13-40	8-33
Three-point %	32	24
Free throws	23-31	25-30
Free throw %	74	83
Rebounds	45	45
Offensive rebounds	6	7
Defensive rebounds	39	38
Assists	29	27
Steals	8	9
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	17	12
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	1	2
Technical fouls, total	1	2
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	21
Fast-break points	22	16
Points in the paint	50	58
Fouls	24	23
Largest lead	10	5
Lead changes	13	13
Time in front	74	20

How the scoring went

4th Quarter89-85Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-86Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-86Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter91-86Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter92-86Jamal Murray makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter92-87Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter92-88Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-89Derrick Jones Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter92-90Derrick Jones Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-90Nikola Jokic makes two point shot
4th Quarter94-91Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-91Nikola Jokic makes 6-foot hook shot (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter96-93Bennedict Mathurin makes driving dunk
4th Quarter97-93Nikola Jokic makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-95Brook Lopez makes 1-foot dunk (John Collins assists)
4th Quarter98-95Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-96Derrick Jones Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-97Derrick Jones Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter100-97Nikola Jokic makes 5-foot layup (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter100-99Derrick Jones Jr. makes driving layup (Bennedict Mathurin assists)
4th Quarter100-101Derrick Jones Jr. makes 5-foot two point shot (Brook Lopez assists)
4th Quarter101-101Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-101Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-104Derrick Jones Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bennedict Mathurin assists)
4th Quarter102-105Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter102-107Bennedict Mathurin makes 3-foot layup (John Collins assists)
4th Quarter103-107Nikola Jokic makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-107Nikola Jokic makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter107-107Nikola Jokic makes 7-foot two point shot
4th Quarter107-108Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-109Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-110Derrick Jones Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter107-111Derrick Jones Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-111Jamal Murray makes driving dunk
4th Quarter109-113Brook Lopez makes 2-foot driving dunk (Bennedict Mathurin assists)
4th Quarter112-113Jamal Murray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Christian Braun assists)
4th Quarter112-114Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter112-115Bennedict Mathurin makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-115Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter114-115Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 3