The Los Angeles Clippers will be a problem in for any opponent in the playoffs, but I expect to see a statement game from the Denver Nuggets after losing the last meeting 111-102 in LA back in December.

The Nuggets failed to cover the spread in a 110-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, but they are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS loss.

The Clippers are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and in a tough spot as they return home from a long road trip - Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

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