The first-round playoff series between the Clippers and the Denver Nuggets was always expected to be a battle, highlighted by three-time league MVP Nikola Jokić and two-time NBA Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard. So far, each game has come down to the final minutes, with the opening matchup going into overtime.

They came prepared for playoff basketball, equipped with horse heads to distract Nikola Jokic at the foul line. The Nuggets’ Game 3 looked more like a horse’s behind.

The Denver Nuggets are headed into a pivotal Game 3 matchup on Thursday as they play their first road game of the NBA playoffs. The series is currently tied at 1-1 after the Los Angeles Clippers stole Game 2 in Denver,