Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, second from right, shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, forward Michael Porter Jr., second from left, and guard Christian Braun defend during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Harden Stars As Clippers Clinch Victory In Game 6
With the Los Angeles Clippers’ season on the brink, Tyronn Lue took the unusual step of checking in with several players by phone on their off day. The coach said he “took a lot of temperatures,” making sure they were mentally ready to fight for their playoff lives. In Game 6, the Clippers answered his call. James Harden had 28 points and eight assists in an outstanding bounce-back performance, Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and the Clippers forced a seventh game in their first-round NBA playoff series with a 111-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, left, celebrates as center Ivica Zubac looks on during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, center, and guard Norman Powell defend during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, gestures after scoring as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray stands by during the first half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon shoots during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., center, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, and forward Nicolas Batum defend during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum defends during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, left, and forward Derrick Jones Jr., right, reach for a rebound along with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, and Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook reach for a rebound during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
NBA 2025 Playoffs: Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver Nuggets
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Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, center, and center Ivica Zubac defend during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Inglewood, California.
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