Nuggets Dominate Clippers 120-98 as Murray Shines in Return
Denver secures a decisive victory with a strong second-half performance, while Nikola Jokic takes a supporting role.
- Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points in his return after missing two games due to a hamstring injury.
- The Nuggets broke the game open with a 23-5 third-quarter run, led by Michael Porter Jr.'s 10 points in the period.
- Nikola Jokic, who had scored 104 points in the previous two games, played under 30 minutes, finishing with 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists.
- Denver forced 19 turnovers and held the Clippers below 100 points for the first time since April, showcasing improved defense.
- The Clippers’ Norman Powell, who had dominated the previous matchups, was limited to 16 points and struggled from three-point range.