Nuggets Visit Rockets Seeking to Extend Seven-Game Home Win Streak
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The Los Angeles Clippers look to continue their winning ways at home when they take on the Denver Nuggets Sunday, November 26th. Tip off is scheduled for 10 pm EST.
Home Court Advantage
The Clippers have been dominant at home, winning their last seven contests in front of their own fans. Overall, they boast an impressive home record, exceeding expectations for a team sitting eighth in the Western Conference standings.
Los Angeles Clippers: 12-9
Los Angeles is a solid 7-8 against within the Western Conference and 6-7 against teams currently holding winning records.
Denver Nuggets: 10-7
The visiting Nuggets are positioned fifth in the Western Conference. Denver’s offense is efficient, averaging 117.8 points per game while outscoring opponents by an average of 2 points per game.
Key Performers to Watch:
Expect a dynamic matchup between James Harden of the Clippers and Nikola Jokić of the Nuggets. Harden enters the contest averaging 21.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 8.8 assists while Jokić continues to impress, averaging 29.7 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 10.6 assists per game.
Recent Performances
The Clippers possess momentum, averaging 106.5 points, 45.5 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 11.2 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field over their last ten games. The Nuggets are performing similarly well and visit LA averaging 117.4 points, 43.1 rebounds, 30.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 49.8% from the field over their same ten-game stretch.
during its last ten games.
Impacts of Key Absences
Clippers injury woes:
Kobe Brown is day-to-day with a back issue, Kawhi Leonard remains sidelined due to a knee injury, P.J. Tucker is out with a personal issue, and Norman Powell is day-to-day with a hamstring strain. Denver surprises with strong
The Nuggets also enter the game impacted by injuries- Aaron Gordon is sidelined with a calf injury, DaRon Holmes II is out for the season due to an Achilles injury, and Vlatko Cancar remains out with a knee issue.
How significant is the Clippers’ home court advantage in this matchup, and how might it impact the game?
Let’s bring in our sports analyst, John Smith, to talk about the upcoming matchup between the Clippers and Nuggets. John, welcome to the show.
**John:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** The Clippers are coming off a big win against the Nuggets. Can you tell us a bit about that game and what it means for this upcoming matchup?
**John:** Absolutely. The Clippers really controlled the second quarter, outscoring Denver 40-21. [[1](https://apnews.com/article/nuggets-clippers-score-nikola-jokic-a81431fabfffa2d38064da7c36489735)]They were able to hold Jokic to just four points in that period, really disrupting his rhythm.
**Host:** That’s impressive. And now the Clippers are back home where they’ve been nearly unstoppable, with seven straight wins.
**John:** Exactly. Their home court advantage is a real factor. They seem to feed off the energy of their crowd, and it makes them a tough team to beat in LA.
**Host:** So, what do you expect to see in this rematch? Will the Nuggets be able to bounce back after that tough loss?
**John:** It’s going to be a tough test for Denver. They need to find a way to contain the Clippers offense, especially at home. But Jokic is a special player, and the Nuggets have a lot of talent. I’d expect a hard-fought game for sure.
**Host:** Great insights, John. Thanks for joining us.
**John:** My pleasure.
