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Nuggets vs Clippers final: the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-114 on February 19, 2026 at Intuit Dome, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 24 | 28 | 25 | 37 | 114 |
| Clippers | 25 | 20 | 33 | 37 | 115 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 22 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 17 REB Nikola Jokić
- 8 AST Jamal Murray
Clippers
- 38 PTS Bennedict Mathurin
- 12 REB John Collins
- 8 AST Kris Dunn
Nuggets vs Clippers Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokić C | 36 | 22 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9-22 | 0-6 | 4-7 | -6 |
| Jamal Murray G | 34 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5-15 | 2-5 | 8-10 | -1 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 35 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 2-7 | 4-4 | +2 |
| Julian Strawther G | 25 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-11 | 6-10 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Christian Braun G | 34 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-1 | 1-1 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 25 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-9 | 3-5 | 4-7 | +1 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Spencer Jones F | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +5 |
Los Angeles Clippers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn G | 29 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. F | 33 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-15 | 2-7 | 6-7 | -2 |
| Brook Lopez C | 30 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-10 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -3 |
| John Collins FC | 31 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5-10 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Kawhi Leonard F | 32 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-18 | 1-7 | 6-8 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Isaiah Jackson F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Yanic Konan Niederhauser F | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Bennedict Mathurin G | 33 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12-22 | 2-6 | 12-13 | +4 |
| Nicolas Batum GF | 17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Jordan Miller F | 13 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +6 |
Nuggets vs Clippers Recap
The Clippers beat the Nuggets by outscoring them 33-25 in the third quarter and holding on for a one-point win. Los Angeles moved to 27-28, while Denver fell to 35-21.
The Clippers trailed Nuggets 52-45 at halftime after a 28-20 second quarter for Denver. They answered with the 33-point third and led 78-77 going into the fourth. Los Angeles committed 12 turnovers to Denver's 17 and made 25 of 30 free throws.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 points for the Clippers, while Nikola Jokić had 22 points and 17 rebounds for Denver. The Nuggets shot 13 of 40 from three-point range and 39 of 86 overall. The Clippers made 41 of 87 shots.
The number to know: 17 turnovers. Denver gave the ball away five more times than Los Angeles did, in a game decided by one point.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| 39-86 | Field Goals | 41-87 |
| 45.3% | FG % | 47.1% |
| 13-40 | 3-Pointers | 8-33 |
| 32.5% | 3P % | 24.2% |
| 23-31 | Free Throws | 25-30 |
| 74.2% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 45 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 29 | Assists | 27 |
| 8 | Steals | 9 |
| 2 | Blocks | 4 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 24 | Fouls | 23 |
| 10 | Biggest Lead | 5 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 52.9% | 14.6% | 13.6% | 0.267 |
 Clippers | 51.7% | 10.7% | 15.2% | 0.287 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Clippers Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, February 19, 202610:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Clippers KTLA 5 (11 games)
- Arena
- Intuit DomeLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Clippers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Grizzlies 122-116 Feb 11, 2026
- L vs Cavaliers 117-119 Feb 9, 2026
- W @ Bulls 136-120 Feb 7, 2026
- L @ Knicks 127-134 Feb 4, 2026
- L @ Pistons 121-124 Feb 3, 2026
Clippers last 5
- W @ Rockets 105-102 Feb 11, 2026
- L @ Rockets 95-102 Feb 10, 2026
- W @ Timberwolves 115-96 Feb 8, 2026
- W @ Kings 114-111 Feb 6, 2026
- L vs Cavaliers 91-124 Feb 4, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 30, 2026 Clippers @ Nuggets 109-122
- Nov 12, 2025 Nuggets @ Clippers 130-116
More NBA Games on Feb 19, 2026
- Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2117
Philadelphia 76ers3-1107Top: Johnson 32 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2105
Washington Wizards2-2112Top: Walker 19 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-484
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1112Top: Mitchell 17 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0105
Charlotte Hornets3-1101Top: Durant 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1126
New York Knicks1-3111Top: Cunningham 42 PTS, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1110
Chicago Bulls1-3101Top: Ingram 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-294
San Antonio Spurs2-2121Top: Green 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2131
Sacramento Kings0-494Top: Banchero 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics3-1121
Golden State Warriors1-3110Top: Pritchard 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Clippers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28; Clippers host the Lakers Oct 28.
Nuggets vs Clippers FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Clippers on Feb 19, 2026?
The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Denver Nuggets 115-114 on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Bennedict Mathurin led the Clippers with 38 points.
What are the Nuggets and Clippers records?
After this game the Nuggets were 35-21 and the Clippers were 27-28 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Clippers?
Nikola Jokić scored 22 for the Nuggets. Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 for the Clippers.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Clippers season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Clippers game?
The Nuggets beat the Clippers 122-109 on Jan 30, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Clippers played?
At Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Clippers.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Clippers?
Nuggets-Clippers: Q1 24-25, Q2 28-20, Q3 25-33, Q4 37-37.
What is next for the Nuggets and Clippers?
Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Clippers host the Lakers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET.