DENVER — With their entertaining series square at two games apiece, the fourth-seeded Denver Nuggets host the fifth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 of the Western Conference quarterfinals today – Tuesday, April 29 – at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game will broadcast live on TNT, with tip-off at 10 p.m. Eastern (8 p.m. Mountain).
How do I watch Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 5 for free?
Fans who’ve cut the cord on cable can stream the game on DirecTV Stream (free trial) or Sling (promotional offers).
| Streaming service | Monthly Price | Free trial | Length | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DirecTV Stream | $74.99 | Yes | 5-day | No |
| Sling | $45.99 | No | N/A | Half off first month |
The Nuggets left the Clippers’ crowd stunned in Inglewood with a historic 101-99 buzzer beater putback dunk by Aaron Gordon after Nikola Jokic missed a fadeaway 3-pointer. It’s the third game that has been decided by one possession and the first-ever buzzer beater dunk in the playoffs since the play-by-play era began in 1997-98.
Jokic, a three-time MVP, just missed a triple-double with 36 points, 21 rebounds and eight assists. He has two triple doubles this series.
All five Nuggets starters scored in double figures, including Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun each contributing 17 points each.
Russell Westbrook is questionable for tonight’s matchup with a left foot injury.
Watch Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 5 for free on DirecTV Stream
The Clippers just missed out on a commanding 3-1 lead, and will have to enter back into Ball Arena to once again shift the series in their favor.
Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell combined for 80 of Los Angeles’ 99 points.
The two teams have engaged in chippy activities, including six players getting technical fouls at the end of the first half in Game 4.
What are the latest odds for Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 5?
Moneyline: DEN (+110), LOS: (-130)
Spread: DEN: (+1.5), LOS: (-1.5)
Over/Under: 208.5
Here’s more information on how to watch Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Playoffs:
- Who: NBA Playoffs West Quarterfinals, Game 5: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. Eastern (8 p.m. Mountain)
- Where: Ball Arena | Denver, Colo.
- Channel: TNT
- Best streaming options: DirecTV Stream (free trial) or Sling (promotional offers)
- Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios
