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Nuggets Triumph Over Clippers in Game 1 OT Thriller

Denver erases a 15-point deficit to claim a 112-110 overtime victory, led by standout performances from Jokic, Gordon, Murray, and Westbrook.

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Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets drives against Ivica Zubac in the Nuggets' overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in game one of their NBA Western Conference playoff series

Overview

  • Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 29 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds, narrowly missing a triple-double.
  • Aaron Gordon contributed 25 points, including two clutch free throws with 12 seconds remaining in overtime.
  • Russell Westbrook delivered key plays, including a go-ahead three-pointer in regulation and a critical turnover forced in overtime.
  • Jamal Murray added 21 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, helping Denver improve to 4-0 under interim coach David Adelman.
  • The Clippers' 20 turnovers proved costly, despite strong performances from James Harden (32 points) and Kawhi Leonard (27 points); Game 2 is set for Monday night at Ball Arena.