Some people believe that the Nuggets have a big advantage when playing in Denver because of the altitude, so the Clippers will practice in Denver on Wednesday to get used to the elevation.

"I guess it's true," Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said of the effect of the thin air on visiting teams. "But (as a player) I never felt it. I was in great shape. I never thought about it."

"It's different," point guard Sam Cassell said. "But if you're going to use that as an excuse, you shouldn't play. Is it that big of a difference? We'll see."