LA Clippers 101, Denver Nuggets 120
NBA · 2025-05-03 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated LA Clippers 120–101 on 2025-05-03 in NBA play, a 19-point result. A 17-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:12 swung win probability 86% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why LA Clippers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 26 | 21 | 19 | 35 | 101 |
| Denver Nuggets | 21 | 37 | 35 | 27 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:12 swung win probability 86% → 100%.
Why LA Clippers lost
- Lost Q2 21-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at Q3 8:12 (win probability 86% → 100% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 17–0 | Q3 8:12 | 86% → 100% |
| LA Clippers | 8–0 | Q4 7:32 | 100% → 100% |
| LA Clippers | 8–0 | Q4 2:24 | 100% → 100% |