Denver Nuggets 114, LA Clippers 115
NBA · 2026-02-19 · Winner: LA Clippers
LA Clippers defeated Denver Nuggets 115–114 on 2026-02-19 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 2:39 swung win probability 10% → 49%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 24 | 28 | 25 | 37 | 114 |
| LA Clippers | 25 | 20 | 33 | 37 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 2:39 swung win probability 10% → 49%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q3 25-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 10:46 (win probability 33% → 68% for the home side).
- Shot 52.9% eFG vs a 57.7% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q1 8:36 | 55% → 28% |
| LA Clippers | 10–0 | Q2 10:46 | 33% → 68% |
| LA Clippers | 9–0 | Q3 2:39 | 10% → 49% |