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Jokic Drops 55 as Nuggets Roll Past Clippers for Sixth Straight Win

Los Angeles played short-handed after learning Bradley Beal’s hip fracture ends his season, with Kawhi Leonard still out.

4 takeaways: Nuggets coast in Sacramento behind Nikola Jokić
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, watches his shot as Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. defends during the second half on Wednesday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Jokic scored 55 points as the Nuggets handed the Clippers their sixth straight loss, 130-116. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Nov 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Denver won 130-116 in Inglewood to extend its streak to six games.
  • Jokic’s 55 points tie the NBA’s season high, matching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 55 on Oct. 23.
  • He shot 18-for-23 from the field, 5-for-6 from three, and 14-for-16 at the line, adding 12 rebounds and six assists.
  • He scored 25 in the first quarter and 33 by halftime, then added 19 in the third as Denver pulled away to lead 106-90 after three.
  • The Clippers were down Kawhi Leonard and learned Bradley Beal is out for the season, while Denver saw Cam Johnson (hand) and Christian Braun (ankle) leave the game as questionable to return.