For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets will be the hunted. That’s the flip side of winning an NBA title. Following Thursday’s schedule release, we highlighted the most anticipated matchups. Get your popcorn ready and plan accordingly.
No. 10, Clippers at Nuggets, Nov. 14: At what point do the Clippers say to themselves, pairing Kawhi Leonard with Paul George simply isn’t good enough? The Nuggets own the Clippers. In four meetings last season, Denver swept the series. Ever since the Nuggets’ thrilling 3-1 comeback in the Bubble, it feels like there’s a psychological edge Denver’s earned.