The Denver Nuggets are all set to host Los Angeles Clippers for Game 7 of their first round NBA playoff series on Saturday, May 03 at the Ball Arena. All eyes would be on star player Nikola Jokic, will he feature against Los Angeles Clippers or not.
Will Nikola Jokic play against Los Angeles Clippers?
The 30-year-old center will be suiting up for the do or die clash against the Los Angeles Clippers as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He has been one of the crucial players for the Nuggets this season. Jokic even featured in 70 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 70 games, he averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
Not just this, he even featured in all six playoff games against the Clippers. In Game 1, Jokic played for 46 minutes as he registered 29 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. In Game 2, Jokic played for 43 minutes as he recorded 26 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 steals. During Game 3, Jokic clocked 37 minutes on the board as he had 23 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists and 1 steal.
During Game 4, Jokic was on the court for 43 minutes as finished the game with 36 points, 21 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. During Game 5, Jokic played for 37 minutes as he had 13 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks.
In the previous game, Jokic managed to play for 42 minutes as he ended the game with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. Nikola Jokic has averaged 24.6 points, 12.4 rebounds and 10.2 assists in his last 5 games that he has played against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The seven game series is currently at 3-3 as Game 7 is very important for both of the teams. But, only one will proceed to the second round and the other will conclude their season.
When and where to watch Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Game 7?
The tip-off time for Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Game 7 is 7:30 pm ET. The live broadcast of Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Game 7 will be available on TNT and truTV. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Game 7 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.