After winning Game 1 in overtime, the Denver Nuggets have lost back-to-back games against the LA Clippers to fall behind in the series 1-2. The Nuggets could be

It was needed, too, as the Nuggets were without Russell Westbrook, who was out with injury. Jamal Murray also struggled, with Michael Porter Jr. even dealing with a shoulder injury. With the series headed back to Denver, ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne asked Westbrook, after the game, for an injury update.

Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook was ruled questionable to return to Game 3 against the Clippers due to left foot inflammation.