Denver Nuggets @ LA Clippers
West Semifinals - Game 5 • LAC lead series 3-2
46-27, 20-16 Away
111
46-27, 20-16 Away
49-23, 27-9 Home
105
49-23, 27-9 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Referee:Marc Davis
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Kevin Scott
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 36 | 8 | .818 | - | W1 |
| Denver | 29 | 15 | .659 | 7 | L2 |
| Minnesota | 27 | 17 | .614 | 9 | L3 |
| Portland | 22 | 22 | .500 | 14 | W3 |
| Utah | 15 | 29 | .341 | 21 | W1 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 26 | 16 | .619 | - | W2 |
| Phoenix | 27 | 17 | .614 | - | W3 |
| Golden State | 25 | 20 | .556 | 2.5 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 19 | 24 | .442 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Sacramento | 12 | 32 | .273 | 15 | L2 |
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