The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are meeting in one of the most intriguing matchups in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Through five games, the series has lived up to the hype as the Nuggets have a 3-2 lead after a 131-115 win in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Had the foul been called, Hardaway would have gotten three free-throw attempts and been given a good chance to give Detroit the lead with virtually no time remaining. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.