Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers: Nuggets Edge Clippers 89-86 in Gritty Defensive Battle | Nuggets Game Recap
Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers: Nuggets Win Thrilling Defensive Battle 89-86 | Nuggets Game Recap Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers: Nuggets Edge Clippers 89-86 in Gritty Defensive Showdown February 20, 2026 – The Denver Nuggets kicked off the post-All-Star portion of their season with a hard-fought road win, beating the LA Clippers 89-86 in a low-scoring, physical battle at Intuit Dome. This Nuggets vs Clippers matchup lived up to the hype as a defensive slugfest, with both teams coming out rusty after the break but delivering plenty of intensity. Nikola Jokic battles Kawhi Leonard in a key moment from the Nuggets vs Clippers game. (Photo credit: NBA/Getty Images) The game featured just 7 lead changes and stayed tight throughout. Denver built a small cushion heading into the fourth, but the Clippers mounted a late charge to make it a three-point game in the final minutes. Str...