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 | 41 | 13 | .759 | - | W1 |
| Denver | 34 | 20 | .630 | 7 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 22 | .600 | 8.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 26 | 28 | .481 | 15 | W3 |
| Utah | 17 | 37 | .315 | 24 | W1 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 32 | 21 | .604 | - | L2 |
| Phoenix | 32 | 22 | .593 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Golden State | 29 | 25 | .537 | 3.5 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 25 | 28 | .472 | 7 | L1 |
| Sacramento | 12 | 43 | .218 | 21 | L13 |
NBA News
Doc Rivers: It would mean the world to add HOF induction to resume
Doc Rivers explains how it feels to be named a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
2h
Parker, EDD, Griffin among finalists for '26 Basketball Hall of Fame class
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Blake Griffin, A'mare Stoudemire and Doc Rivers are among the finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced Wednesday.
2h
76ers to reevaluate sore Joel Embiid after All-Star break
Joel Embiid (right knee injury management) did not play against the Knicks on Wednesday night and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break.
3h
