The Denver Nuggets — a.k.a the best team in the Western Conference — are back in action tonight for a primetime showdown on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers. Many argue the Clippers are the Nuggets greatest competition in the West, but if these two teams last game was any indication — Denver won 122-91 — the Nuggets should be able to handle business as usual tonight in LA.

The Essentials

Who: Denver Nuggets (28-13, 10-10 away) @ Los Angeles Clippers (22-21, 12-9 home)

When: 8:00 p.