Overview

• The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets 117-83 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, marking the first postseason game at the new Intuit Dome.
• Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, while James Harden and Norman Powell each added 20 points.
• The Clippers' defense stifled Denver, holding them to 40.3% shooting and just 7-for-26 from three-point range, while Los Angeles hit 18 three-pointers.
• Nikola Jokic recorded his second triple-double of the series with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 13 assists, but Denver's offense struggled overall.
• Russell Westbrook left the game in the second half with left foot inflammation, and Game 4 will take place Saturday at the Intuit Dome.