The Denver Nuggets' defense has been a significant concern this season, ranking 16th before the All-Star break and sliding to the bottom 10 thereafter. In Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers, who boasted the league's top offense in the final stretch of the season, the Nuggets were overwhelmed. The Clippers' shooting was on fire, with a remarkable 46.2% from beyond the arc, driven primarily by their bench players. Despite Nikola Jokic's triple-double, the rest of the Nuggets struggled offensively, raising questions about their playoff readiness. This blowout loss puts immense pressure on Denver as they prepare for Game 4, needing to address their defensive weaknesses and find more offensive support to compete against a potent Clippers squad.