The Denver Nuggets made significant changes right before the playoffs, firing head coach Mike Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. The Nuggets are just two years removed from a championship and could make big changes to their roster if they have an early playoff exit.

Denver interim coach David Adelman says he's optimistic Michael Porter Jr. will be able to play in Game 3 of the Nuggets' first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night despite a sprained left shoulder.

The Denver Nuggets will look to tie the series on Saturday in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets suffered a tough loss to the Clippers in Game 3 and are now down 2-1 in the first-round series.