Mar 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue talks to LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the 3rd quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Ty Lue Makes Unexpected Starting Lineup Decision in Clippers-Nuggets Game 6

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated May 1, 2025 9:58 PM ET

The Denver Nuggets blew out the LA Clippers in Game 5 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 series lead. Now, the Clippers have their backs against the wall as they head back to LA for a win-or-go-home Game 6 on Thursday night.

The Clippers embarrassed themselves on Tuesday, never really having a chance as Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray erupted for 43 points. One of LA's biggest issues is that they keep having to dig themselves out of a self-inflicted hole, mostly due to poor starts.

Many people expected Clippers head coach Ty Lue to make a starting lineup change for Thursday's Game 6 to help prevent their slow start, but after consideration, he decided to keep it the same.

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