Some people have been picking the Los Angeles Clippers to defeat the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. But they suffered a painful setback of sorts in Game 1. They got off to a promising start and led by as many as 15 points at one time, but they gave up that advantage and lost 112-110 in overtime.

Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body as the Los Angeles Clippers begin the postseason. After appearing in just two playoff games over the last two years because of injuries, Leonard is looking like his old self.