NBA · Final

Nuggets Defeat Clippers 122-109 at Ball Arena

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Friday, January 30, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Ball Arena

Denver Nuggets 122, LA Clippers 109, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets beat LA Clippers 122-109 at Ball Arena on January 30, 2026.

Who was favored in LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets?

LA Clippers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.

The Denver Nuggets secured a decisive victory over the LA Clippers, finishing the game with a score of 122-109 at Ball Arena. This win extends Denver's lead in the season series against the Clippers to 3-0, having previously won both earlier matchups this season by scores of 130-116 and 126-103. With this latest result, the Nuggets improved their home record to 34-16 while the Clippers fell to 22-26 on the road.

In terms of recent form, the Nuggets had a record of 6-3-1 over their last ten games, with an average of 97.8 points scored and 97.4 points allowed. They were coming off a win against the Brooklyn Nets, where they triumphed 107-103. The Clippers, on the other hand, had been performing well, boasting a record of 9-1 in their last ten games, averaging 114.9 points scored and allowing 106.8 points. They entered this game on a three-game winning streak, having most recently defeated the Utah Jazz 115-103.

At home, the Nuggets had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, while the Clippers were strong on the road with a 5-1 record in their last six away games. The matchup at Ball Arena was expected to be competitive, especially considering the Clippers' recent form and the Nuggets' strong home advantage.

In terms of injuries, the Nuggets were dealing with the day-to-day status of Aaron Gordon (calf) and Trevon Brazile (undisclosed). The Clippers had Jordan Miller ruled out due to a shoulder injury, while Bradley Beal (hip) and Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) were also listed as day-to-day.

The market had the Clippers favored by 2.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 218.5. The odds reflected the Clippers' recent strong performances, despite their struggles earlier in the season.

Conditions in Denver were typical for a winter evening, with a competitive atmosphere expected at Ball Arena. Fans were treated to a display of skill and determination from both teams.

Key moments in the game included several scoring plays in the fourth quarter that showcased Denver's ability to maintain their lead. Zeke Nnaji's dunk, assisted by Hunter Tyson, pushed the score to 120-106, while DaRon Holmes II's dunk later solidified the Nuggets' advantage at 122-106. The Clippers made a late push, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Overall, this game highlighted the Nuggets' strong home performance and their ability to capitalize on the Clippers' injury struggles, further establishing their dominance in the series.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LAC -2.5	218.5 o -115 / u -105	LA Clippers -142 · Denver Nuggets +120

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Injury report

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

Leaders

PointsNikola Jokic31Denver Nuggets
AssistsJamal Murray9Denver Nuggets
ReboundsNikola Jokic12Denver Nuggets
PointsJames Harden25LA Clippers
AssistsJames Harden9LA Clippers
ReboundsIvica Zubac7LA Clippers

Recent form

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 6-3-1Streak W197.8 scored · 97.4 allowed per game2-3 at home

W107-103vs Brooklyn NetsJan 30
L107-109vs Detroit PistonsJan 28
D0-0at Memphis GrizzliesJan 25
W102-100at Milwaukee BucksJan 24
W107-97at Washington WizardsJan 23
L107-115vs Los Angeles LakersJan 21
L87-110vs Charlotte HornetsJan 19
W121-115vs Washington WizardsJan 18
W118-109at Dallas MavericksJan 15
W122-116at New Orleans PelicansJan 14

LA Clippers

Last 10: 9-1Streak W3114.9 scored · 106.8 allowed per game5-1 away

W115-103at Utah JazzJan 28
W126-89vs Brooklyn NetsJan 26
W112-104vs Los Angeles LakersJan 23
L110-138at Chicago BullsJan 21
W110-106at Washington WizardsJan 19
W121-117at Toronto RaptorsJan 17
W119-105vs Washington WizardsJan 15
W117-109vs Charlotte HornetsJan 13
W98-92at Detroit PistonsJan 11
W121-105at Brooklyn NetsJan 10

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	LA Clippers	Denver Nuggets
Field goals	40-86	40-73
Field goal %	47	55
Three-pointers	14-40	16-28
Three-point %	35	57
Free throws	15-21	26-32
Free throw %	71	81
Rebounds	34	43
Offensive rebounds	11	7
Defensive rebounds	23	36
Assists	29	30
Steals	7	7
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	9	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	20
Fast-break points	15	8
Points in the paint	44	40
Fouls	21	18
Largest lead	7	18
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	7	90

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter78-89Peyton Watson makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter80-89Kris Dunn makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (John Collins assists)
3rd Quarter80-92Jamal Murray makes 28-foot floating jump shot
4th Quarter80-95Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jonas Valanciunas assists)
4th Quarter83-95Kobe Sanders makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nicolas Batum assists)
4th Quarter86-95Kobe Sanders makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kawhi Leonard assists)
4th Quarter86-97Jonas Valanciunas makes 1-foot layup (Julian Strawther assists)
4th Quarter88-97Kobe Sanders makes 1-foot driving dunk (Kawhi Leonard assists)
4th Quarter90-97Kawhi Leonard makes driving layup
4th Quarter91-97Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter93-97Kawhi Leonard makes 9-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter93-98Tim Hardaway Jr. makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter93-99Tim Hardaway Jr. makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter93-100Tim Hardaway Jr. makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter94-100Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-100Kawhi Leonard makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-101Nikola Jokic makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-102Nikola Jokic makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-104Nikola Jokic makes layup (Bruce Brown assists)
4th Quarter95-105Nikola Jokic makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-106Nikola Jokic makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-106Kawhi Leonard makes 1-foot two point shot (Ivica Zubac assists)
4th Quarter97-108Nikola Jokic makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter97-109Bruce Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-110Bruce Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter97-111Bruce Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter97-113Peyton Watson makes dunk (Nikola Jokic assists)
4th Quarter98-113Ivica Zubac makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-116Nikola Jokic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter100-116Jordan Miller makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Kobe Sanders assists)
4th Quarter100-118Jamal Murray makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter101-118Kobe Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-118Kobe Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-120Zeke Nnaji makes 1-foot dunk (Hunter Tyson assists)
4th Quarter103-120Kobe Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-120Cam Christie makes driving layup (Kobe Sanders assists)
4th Quarter106-120Cam Christie makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter106-122DaRon Holmes II makes dunk (Julian Strawther assists)
4th Quarter108-122Jordan Miller makes layup
4th Quarter109-122Jordan Miller makes free throw 1 of 1