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Nuggets Face Clippers: Jokic Returns, Gordon Injured

2/20/2026

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The Denver Nuggets will visit the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on February 19.
Nikola Jokic returns to strengthen the Nuggets' bid for the No. 3 seed.
The Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson due to injuries.
The Clippers have won three of their last four games after trading James Harden and Ivica Zubac.
Oddsmakers favor the Nuggets by 4.5 points.

History

Historical Context

The NBA trade deadline has historically influenced team dynamics, with significant trades reshaping rosters. In 2019, Tobias Harris was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, enhancing their playoff prospects. More recently, trades involving James Harden and Ivica Zubac have bolstered the Los Angeles Clippers, highlighting the strategic importance of player acquisitions in the league's competitive landscape.

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Story summary

The Denver Nuggets will visit the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on February 19.
Nikola Jokic returns to strengthen the Nuggets' bid for the No. 3 seed.
The Nuggets will be without Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson due to injuries.
The Clippers have won three of their last four games after trading James Harden and Ivica Zubac.
Oddsmakers favor the Nuggets by 4.5 points.

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