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Denver Nuggets Vs LA Clippers, NBA: Jokic Nears Triple-Double As Hosts Take Game 1 In OT

Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, just one rebound shy of a triple-double, and Aaron Gordon added 25 as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112–110 in overtime to take a 1-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Jamal Murray contributed 21 points, and Russell Westbrook made key plays in the clutch. The Nuggets forced 20 turnovers, with Westbrook라이브 바카라 deflection off James Harden sealing the win. Harden led the Clippers with 32 points and 11 assists, while Kawhi Leonard added 22 points but had seven turnovers. Game 2 is set for Monday in Denver.

NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Aaron Gordon
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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, front, pulls in a rebound as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers:Aaron Gordon
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, collects a loose ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Russell Westbrook
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, reacts after dunking the ball for a basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden looks on in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Russell Westbrook
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, left, looks to drive to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Kawhi Leonard
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, front left, dunks while Denver Nuggets forwards Peyton Watson, back left, and Michael Porter Jr. defend in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Ivica Zubac
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, center, goes up for a basket between Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, and guard Russell Westbrook in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Norman Powell
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, shoots a 3-point basket over Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in overtime of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: James Harden
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front left, and guard Christian Braun in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Kawhi Leonard
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, drives the lane as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Aaron Gordon
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, looks to pass the ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden defends in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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