The Denver Nuggets are in a bad situation. Despite winning an NBA championship less than two seasons ago with a core that included Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter, and Aaron Gordon, the team now faces the danger of being eliminated from the first round of the Western Conference playoffs by the Los Angeles Clippers.

Michael Porter Jr.'s status is in question for Game 3 between the Nuggets and Clippers due to a left shoulder injury.

The Denver Nuggets had their backs against the wall in Game 4 of their series against the Los Angeles Clippers, as the possibility of falling down 3-1 was real,