The Clippers and Nuggets opened the NBA season at the new Intuit Dome, with both teams testing rosters ahead of regular season play.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets played a preseason NBA game on October 12, 2025, at the newly opened Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The matchup, broadcast on ESPN, featured extended minutes for role players and young talent as both teams evaluated their rosters ahead of the regular season. Denver entered without injuries, with key players like Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray expected to play, while the Clippers assessed Bradley Beal and Bogdan Bogdanovic, both listed as questionable due to knee and back issues. The game offered a preview of team strategies and lineups following offseason changes.