Denver Nuggets @ Los Angeles Clippers: Dec 21, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-1 · Away
10:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Monday, December 21, 2026
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
1-2 · Home

Nuggets vs Clippers tips off at 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT) on Monday, December 21, 2026 at Intuit Dome, Los Angeles. TV: Altitude Sports (Nuggets), KTLA 5 (11 games) (Clippers).

How to Watch Nuggets vs Clippers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Monday, December 21, 202610:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Clippers KTLA 5 (11 games)
Stream
NBA League PassNuggets: Altitude+ · Clippers: ClipperVision
Arena
Intuit DomeLos Angeles

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFDay-To-DayWristOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFDay-To-DayHamstringOct 21, 2026
Bradley BealClippersGDay-To-DayKneeOct 14, 2026
Brandon IngramClippersFDay-To-DayHeelOct 20, 2026
Jordan MillerClippersFOutShoulderAug 26, 2026
Max StrusClippersG-FOutFootOct 5, 2026
Yanic Konan NiederhauserClippersFDay-To-DayLisfrancOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Nuggets

Clippers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Nuggets vs Clippers Preview

The Nuggets are 1-1 this season, while the Clippers are 1-2 this season.

The Nuggets won last season's series 2-1. The Nuggets rank 2nd in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Nikola Jokić (24.0 points per game) and Darius Garland (24.0 points per game).

Nuggets vs Clippers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesNuggets 2-1

Previous meetings

Nuggets vs Clippers Season Stats 2026-27

Nuggets 2 GPClippers 3 GP
112.5#17
Points per game
113.0#16
115.5#16
Opponent points
109.7#10
43.6%#22
Field goal %
49.2%#5
29.9%#24
Three-point %
40.9%#4
72.1%#26
Free throw %
73.2%#22
52.0#2
Rebounds
40.3#26
21.5#29
Assists
27.7#8
8.0#20
Steals
12.3#2
4.0#21
Blocks
4.3#19
16.5#18
Turnovers
22.7#30

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5
8Suns1-11.5
9Clippers1-22.0
10Spurs1-22.0
11Mavericks1-22.0

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This Nuggets vs Clippers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Nuggets visit the Lakers Dec 23; Clippers host the Warriors Dec 23.

Nuggets vs Clippers FAQs

What time does Nuggets vs Clippers start?

The Denver Nuggets play the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, December 21, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Tip-off is 10:30 PM ET (7:30 PM PT).

What channel is Nuggets vs Clippers on?

Local TV: Altitude Sports (Nuggets), KTLA 5 (11 games) (Clippers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Nuggets and Clippers records?

Going into this game the Nuggets were 1-1 and the Clippers were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Nuggets vs Clippers?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, day-to-day, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, day-to-day, hamstring); Bradley Beal (Clippers, day-to-day, knee); Brandon Ingram (Clippers, day-to-day, heel).

How did Nuggets vs Clippers go last season?

The Nuggets won the regular-season series 2-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Nuggets vs Clippers game?

The Clippers beat the Nuggets 115-114 on Feb 19, 2026 at home.

Where is Nuggets vs Clippers being played?

At Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Is Nuggets vs Clippers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Nuggets and Clippers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (ClipperVision for Clippers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.