- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Denver Nuggets (35-20) will visit the Intuit Dome on Thursday to face the Los Angeles Clippers (26-28).
In their latest game, the Nuggets secured a victory against the Grizzlies, winning 122-116. Denver recorded 19 personal fouls compared to Memphis’s 32. They managed to hit 15 out of 39 three-point attempts. The Grizzlies shot 81.0% from the foul line, connecting on 17 of 21 attempts. Memphis captured 29 rebounds (8 offensive, 21 defensive) and recorded a single block. They assisted 28 times while stealing the ball 12 times. Defensively, Denver allowed a shooting percentage of 46.2%, with the Grizzlies hitting 42 out of 91 shots. The Nuggets contributed 29 assists and forced their opponents into 6 turnovers while attaining 2 steals. In terms of rebounds, Denver grabbed 46, including 9 offensive boards. From the free-throw line, they were successful on 26 of 32 attempts, totaling an impressive 81.3%. The Nuggets concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 53.1%, making 43 of 81 shots, and sinking 10 of 22 from beyond the arc.
Nikola Jokic made a significant impact in this matchup, shooting 47.1% from the field with 11 assists. He played 34 minutes, collecting 15 rebounds and scoring 26 points on 8 of 17 shooting.
The Nuggets come into this contest with a season record of 35-20. Averaging 120.4 points per game (1st in the league), they shoot 49.5% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 39.5% (755 out of 1,910) and they convert 81.0% of their free-throw attempts. As a team, Denver averages 42.7 rebounds per game and has delivered 1,539 assists this season, ranking them 8th in the NBA. They average 12.7 turnovers and commit 19.0 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Nuggets force 11.9 turnovers per game and draw 21.7 fouls. They rank 16th in assists allowed, with 1,466 given up this season. Denver’s opponents shoot 46.8% against them (2,332 of 4,987), and they yield 42.7 rebounds per game, allowing 35.2% shooting from three-point range. They sit at 19th in points allowed per game, averaging 116.3.
The Clippers recently edged out a win over the Rockets, finishing 105-102. Los Angeles allowed Houston to grab 45 rebounds (13 offensive). The Clippers shot 33.3% from three-point land, hitting 12 out of 36, and converted 14 of 18 free throws (77.8%). Houston managed to score on 38 of 82 attempts, leading to a 46.3% shooting rate for the game. In total, the Clippers achieved 36 out of 77 field goals for a shooting percentage of 46.8%. From beyond the arc, Los Angeles netted 11 of 28 tries (39.3%). They went 22 of 26 from the free-throw line, giving them a stellar 84.6% success rate. Houston committed 17 fouls, leading to 26 free-throw attempts for the Clippers. The Clippers turned the ball over 11 times but gained 13 steals, with 25 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, totaling 32 rebounds in the game.
Kawhi Leonard was instrumental for the Clippers, scoring 27 points in 33 minutes, adding 4 assists. He shot 9 of 20 for a field goal percentage of 45.0% and recorded 12 rebounds.
With a current record of 26-28, the Clippers have been shooting 47.8% from the field, ranking them 7th in the NBA. They have accumulated 6,043 points this season (averaging 111.9 points per game) and pull down 40.6 rebounds per game. Their assist average sits at 23.5 (30th in the league), while they turn the ball over 15.1 times per game. The Clippers commit 18.7 personal fouls per game and hit 83.2% of their free throws.
Defensively, Los Angeles ranks 9th in points allowed per game at 112.3. They force 13.6 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field (12th in the league). The Clippers give up 36.7% from three-point range and 80.0% from the free-throw line. They surrender 25.9 assists and 42.0 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 6th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA face-off against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Los Angeles Clippers
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