Live stream: Nuggets 100, Clippers 102
The Denver Nuggets (53-24) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (48-28) at Crypto.com Arena
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Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Thursday April 4, 2024
Denver Nuggets 100, Los Angeles Clippers 102 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Clippers holding off Denver 102-100 on Jokic’s missed 3 at the buzzer makes it extremely difficult (not impossible) for Dallas to get home-court advantage in the first round.
4th-place Clippers lead 5th-place Mavs by 2 games with 6 games left for both teams. Since LA owns the… – 12:53 AM
Clippers holding off Denver 102-100 on Jokic’s missed 3 at the buzzer makes it extremely difficult (not impossible) for Dallas to get home-court advantage in the first round.
4th-place Clippers lead 5th-place Mavs by 2 games with 6 games left for both teams. Since LA owns the… – 12:53 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Clippers escape with a victory and have now won four of their last five. pic.twitter.com/1YOG0sNgeb – 12:52 AM
The Clippers escape with a victory and have now won four of their last five. pic.twitter.com/1YOG0sNgeb – 12:52 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Harden with 20 points, eight assists and six rebounds as the Clippers (without Kawhi) take down Denver. He took 23 shots – more than his last three games combined.
A quality win, for sure, and wildly different than they’ve looked these past two months.
theathletic.com/5390499/2024/0… – 12:52 AM
Harden with 20 points, eight assists and six rebounds as the Clippers (without Kawhi) take down Denver. He took 23 shots – more than his last three games combined.
A quality win, for sure, and wildly different than they’ve looked these past two months.
theathletic.com/5390499/2024/0… – 12:52 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the Clippers 102-100.
Nikola Jokic: 36-17-10, +12 in 40 minutes. The Nuggets lost by 2.
Michael Porter: 6/18 FG, 2/10 3P
Nuggets shot 17/25 from FT, 6 misses from AG
Tough, tough loss. Should not have been an L. Nuggets tied… pic.twitter.com/GBPZjehzWt – 12:49 AM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the Clippers 102-100.
Nikola Jokic: 36-17-10, +12 in 40 minutes. The Nuggets lost by 2.
Michael Porter: 6/18 FG, 2/10 3P
Nuggets shot 17/25 from FT, 6 misses from AG
Tough, tough loss. Should not have been an L. Nuggets tied… pic.twitter.com/GBPZjehzWt – 12:49 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the Clippers 102-100.
Nikola Jokic: 36-17-10, +12 in 40 minutes. The Nuggets lost by 2.
Michael Porter: 6/18 FG, 2/10 3P
Nuggets shot 17/25 from FT, 6 misses from AG
Tough, tough loss. Should not have been an L. Nuggets drop to… pic.twitter.com/vmPXQApUb4 – 12:49 AM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the Clippers 102-100.
Nikola Jokic: 36-17-10, +12 in 40 minutes. The Nuggets lost by 2.
Michael Porter: 6/18 FG, 2/10 3P
Nuggets shot 17/25 from FT, 6 misses from AG
Tough, tough loss. Should not have been an L. Nuggets drop to… pic.twitter.com/vmPXQApUb4 – 12:49 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden: 8 assists, 1 turnover
Clippers had 7 fewer turnovers than Nuggets, one more offensive rebound in a game decided on last possession – 12:48 AM
James Harden: 8 assists, 1 turnover
Clippers had 7 fewer turnovers than Nuggets, one more offensive rebound in a game decided on last possession – 12:48 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
PJ Tucker defense tonight on Jokic was probably the best I’ve seen anyone play against the big fella – 12:47 AM
PJ Tucker defense tonight on Jokic was probably the best I’ve seen anyone play against the big fella – 12:47 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Last 3 Clippers wins vs Nuggets
– January 2022: overcame 25-point deficit
– December 2023: overcame 15-point deficit
– April 2024: overcame 17-point deficit
Annual tradition – 12:47 AM
Last 3 Clippers wins vs Nuggets
– January 2022: overcame 25-point deficit
– December 2023: overcame 15-point deficit
– April 2024: overcame 17-point deficit
Annual tradition – 12:47 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
PJ Tucker helps Clips get game-winning stop on Nikola Jokic 3. Clippers brass certainly were hoping PJ could be an option in postseason for a few defensive possessions against a big like Jokic. Clips nevertheless survive to get a big win, snapping 5-straight losses at home. – 12:46 AM
PJ Tucker helps Clips get game-winning stop on Nikola Jokic 3. Clippers brass certainly were hoping PJ could be an option in postseason for a few defensive possessions against a big like Jokic. Clips nevertheless survive to get a big win, snapping 5-straight losses at home. – 12:46 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
That would’ve been similar to the game-winner Joker hit on the Warriors earlier this year. – 12:45 AM
That would’ve been similar to the game-winner Joker hit on the Warriors earlier this year. – 12:45 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
PJ Tucker tonight:
0 PTS
0 STL
0 BLK
and a game-winning stop on the reigning FMVP. statmuse.com/nba/player/p.j… – 12:45 AM
PJ Tucker tonight:
0 PTS
0 STL
0 BLK
and a game-winning stop on the reigning FMVP. statmuse.com/nba/player/p.j… – 12:45 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Clippers hold on to beat Nuggets after falling behind by as many as 17. Denver did everything possible to lose that game – 12:45 AM
Clippers hold on to beat Nuggets after falling behind by as many as 17. Denver did everything possible to lose that game – 12:45 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
David Adelman not calling timeout when Denver collected the first rebound is an L. – 12:45 AM
David Adelman not calling timeout when Denver collected the first rebound is an L. – 12:45 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Zubac tonight:
— 15 rebounds
— 6-6 FT in the 4th (4 in the clutch)
Scored the Clippers final 6 points. statmuse.com/nba/player/ivi… – 12:44 AM
Zubac tonight:
— 15 rebounds
— 6-6 FT in the 4th (4 in the clutch)
Scored the Clippers final 6 points. statmuse.com/nba/player/ivi… – 12:44 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
36 PTS
17 REB
10 AST
Not enough to beat the Clippers. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 12:43 AM
Jokic tonight:
36 PTS
17 REB
10 AST
Not enough to beat the Clippers. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 12:43 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George did not challenge Aaron Gordon, Harden misses 11th 3 of night
Nuggets late with timeout, so they will start play in backcourt
5 seconds left, LAC lead 102-100
Looks like January 2022. Jokic missed that 3. Let’s see what we get here. – 12:42 AM
Paul George did not challenge Aaron Gordon, Harden misses 11th 3 of night
Nuggets late with timeout, so they will start play in backcourt
5 seconds left, LAC lead 102-100
Looks like January 2022. Jokic missed that 3. Let’s see what we get here. – 12:42 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Man, Denver blew it by not calling timeout immediately. Now can’t advance. I wonder if Michael Malone makes that call. It’s kind of right on the borderline with 7.5 left when they get the rebound of whether there’s enough time to push the ball up vs calling the timeout. – 12:42 AM
Man, Denver blew it by not calling timeout immediately. Now can’t advance. I wonder if Michael Malone makes that call. It’s kind of right on the borderline with 7.5 left when they get the rebound of whether there’s enough time to push the ball up vs calling the timeout. – 12:42 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Great play by Nuggets to run Jokic off screen with Zubac guarding him. Jokic cashed the 3
Harden made a great pass out of blitz to Zu, but Zu missed at cup
But Gordon Euro stepped into the baseline. Turnover
102-100 LAC lead with 33.1 left. Dagger time. – 12:40 AM
Great play by Nuggets to run Jokic off screen with Zubac guarding him. Jokic cashed the 3
Harden made a great pass out of blitz to Zu, but Zu missed at cup
But Gordon Euro stepped into the baseline. Turnover
102-100 LAC lead with 33.1 left. Dagger time. – 12:40 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Zu absolutely got away with one on the post defense. Had his left arm way forward and contacted Jokic as he went up. – 12:37 AM
Zu absolutely got away with one on the post defense. Had his left arm way forward and contacted Jokic as he went up. – 12:37 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ice attempt timeout from David Adelman with Zubac in between free throws
101-97 LAC lead
68 seconds left to play
Neither team has a foul to give.
Nuggets have one timeout remaining, LA has two
Clippers also have a challenge – 12:37 AM
Ice attempt timeout from David Adelman with Zubac in between free throws
101-97 LAC lead
68 seconds left to play
Neither team has a foul to give.
Nuggets have one timeout remaining, LA has two
Clippers also have a challenge – 12:37 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
If TV graphic is correct, that challenge was also Denver’s UIOLI timeout that was going away in two seconds. – 12:30 AM
If TV graphic is correct, that challenge was also Denver’s UIOLI timeout that was going away in two seconds. – 12:30 AM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
NBA officiating is never great, but it’s been downright garbage in Clippers-Nuggets. Brutal – 12:29 AM
NBA officiating is never great, but it’s been downright garbage in Clippers-Nuggets. Brutal – 12:29 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic has 28-17-10 with over 3 minutes left. It’s his ninth game with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists this season, third-most in NBA history, trailing 1961-62 Oscar Robertson (15) and 1967-68 Wilt Chamberlain (10) per @ESPNStatsInfo – 12:28 AM
Nikola Jokic has 28-17-10 with over 3 minutes left. It’s his ninth game with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists this season, third-most in NBA history, trailing 1961-62 Oscar Robertson (15) and 1967-68 Wilt Chamberlain (10) per @ESPNStatsInfo – 12:28 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
KCP needed to move that one more time, Clips were naked on the weak side. – 12:28 AM
KCP needed to move that one more time, Clips were naked on the weak side. – 12:28 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
David Adelman is challenging blocking foul on Aaron Gordon drawn by Paul George
Frequent observers of Paul George reviews know how this one tends to go… – 12:28 AM
David Adelman is challenging blocking foul on Aaron Gordon drawn by Paul George
Frequent observers of Paul George reviews know how this one tends to go… – 12:28 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic just recorded his 129th career regular season triple-double, the 4th most in NBA history. He’s 9 triple-doubles behind Magic Johnson for 3rd on the NBA’s all-time leaderboard. – 12:26 AM
Nikola Jokic just recorded his 129th career regular season triple-double, the 4th most in NBA history. He’s 9 triple-doubles behind Magic Johnson for 3rd on the NBA’s all-time leaderboard. – 12:26 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden has scored 20 points so far. That snaps a streak of 12 straight games scoring fewer than 20 points, his longest since 2010 when he was with the Thunder per @ESPNStatsInfo – 12:22 AM
James Harden has scored 20 points so far. That snaps a streak of 12 straight games scoring fewer than 20 points, his longest since 2010 when he was with the Thunder per @ESPNStatsInfo – 12:22 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Respect Nuggets defense. Clippers have had numerous field goal droughts, and Nuggets are on 8-4 run while Clippers have failed to make a basket in between timeouts
LA lead down to 90-85 with 5:40 left to play. George and Harden have been jump shot content – 12:22 AM
Respect Nuggets defense. Clippers have had numerous field goal droughts, and Nuggets are on 8-4 run while Clippers have failed to make a basket in between timeouts
LA lead down to 90-85 with 5:40 left to play. George and Harden have been jump shot content – 12:22 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
How the FUCK is that not a foul on Harden lmao this is ridiculous – 12:21 AM
How the FUCK is that not a foul on Harden lmao this is ridiculous – 12:21 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Irate Michael Malone was ejected after arguing for a foul on a previous 3 attempt by Michael Porter Jr. that they felt Ivica Zubac had come under Porter on. – 12:17 AM
Irate Michael Malone was ejected after arguing for a foul on a previous 3 attempt by Michael Porter Jr. that they felt Ivica Zubac had come under Porter on. – 12:17 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Should have been a flagrant foul on Zubac. Instead, Malone gets ejected. – 12:17 AM
Should have been a flagrant foul on Zubac. Instead, Malone gets ejected. – 12:17 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
A bench unit that works:
– Harden
– Westbrook
– Powell
– Coffey
– insert center here
Michael Malone doesn’t trifle with his fake small lineup any longer, calls timeout after a bad Reggie Jackson pocket pass gets returned for a Russ layup from Amir
86-77 LAC lead, 8:38 left – 12:10 AM
A bench unit that works:
– Harden
– Westbrook
– Powell
– Coffey
– insert center here
Michael Malone doesn’t trifle with his fake small lineup any longer, calls timeout after a bad Reggie Jackson pocket pass gets returned for a Russ layup from Amir
86-77 LAC lead, 8:38 left – 12:10 AM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
For game action, PJ Tucker went with 🔴
Nike 📕 1 & Nike Kobe 5! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/9J3eh33big – 12:09 AM
For game action, PJ Tucker went with 🔴
Nike 📕 1 & Nike Kobe 5! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/9J3eh33big – 12:09 AM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
PJ Tucker came through with a “Sky Blue” Nike Air Flight ‘89 Low PE! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/raPfT8DHWO – 12:02 AM
PJ Tucker came through with a “Sky Blue” Nike Air Flight ‘89 Low PE! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/raPfT8DHWO – 12:02 AM
Mike Beuoy @inpredict
Got to see Russell Westbrook successfully execute a 2 for 1 in person.
NBA bucket list item. – 12:01 AM
Got to see Russell Westbrook successfully execute a 2 for 1 in person.
NBA bucket list item. – 12:01 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Joker heading into Q4 with a double-double 🃏
24 PTS / 14 REB / 7 AST pic.twitter.com/HlTc0cMqCT – 11:58 PM
Joker heading into Q4 with a double-double 🃏
24 PTS / 14 REB / 7 AST pic.twitter.com/HlTc0cMqCT – 11:58 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
things you love to see: THIS
JAMES HARDEN
RUSSELL WESTBROOK pic.twitter.com/WzAqi9BYtw – 11:58 PM
things you love to see: THIS
JAMES HARDEN
RUSSELL WESTBROOK pic.twitter.com/WzAqi9BYtw – 11:58 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers ran out of buckets in second half of 3rd quarter, allowing a 9-1 Nuggets run
But LAC still takes a 75-70 lead into 4th quarter
AST-TO
Nuggets: 21:10
Clippers: 19:6
Possession battle mattering with both teams converting poorly from field (41.8% Nuggets, 40% Clippers) – 11:57 PM
Clippers ran out of buckets in second half of 3rd quarter, allowing a 9-1 Nuggets run
But LAC still takes a 75-70 lead into 4th quarter
AST-TO
Nuggets: 21:10
Clippers: 19:6
Possession battle mattering with both teams converting poorly from field (41.8% Nuggets, 40% Clippers) – 11:57 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Fourth quarter coming up
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/3a9Ql7jTja – 11:56 PM
Fourth quarter coming up
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/3a9Ql7jTja – 11:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Russell Westbrook getting up like this at 35 years old:
pic.twitter.com/r9FkaKZ8Q4 – 11:56 PM
Russell Westbrook getting up like this at 35 years old:
pic.twitter.com/r9FkaKZ8Q4 – 11:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden alley-oop from Russell Westbrook crashing from the weakside corner activated
…and also stops a field goal drought that lasted more than 5 minutes of game time – 11:53 PM
James Harden alley-oop from Russell Westbrook crashing from the weakside corner activated
…and also stops a field goal drought that lasted more than 5 minutes of game time – 11:53 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
14K (and counting) career points for Nikola Jokić 👏 pic.twitter.com/mpylb4eXyV – 11:52 PM
14K (and counting) career points for Nikola Jokić 👏 pic.twitter.com/mpylb4eXyV – 11:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
PS: Clinched postseason.
Phoenix Suns guaranteed at least play-in. Seven games ahead of #Rockets with six left.
Next 3: T-Wolves, Pelicans and Clippers all at home.
Where will Phoenix end up? Prediction time in Talking Phoenix Suns and #NBA short.
Incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/zaInqSQnNb – 11:51 PM
PS: Clinched postseason.
Phoenix Suns guaranteed at least play-in. Seven games ahead of #Rockets with six left.
Next 3: T-Wolves, Pelicans and Clippers all at home.
Where will Phoenix end up? Prediction time in Talking Phoenix Suns and #NBA short.
Incoming. #Suns pic.twitter.com/zaInqSQnNb – 11:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is in foul trouble
Clippers in bonus last 2:44 of 3rd quarter – 11:47 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is in foul trouble
Clippers in bonus last 2:44 of 3rd quarter – 11:47 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
play that song & show ’em your moves, PG-13 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/LHSHJfJVt0 – 11:43 PM
play that song & show ’em your moves, PG-13 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/LHSHJfJVt0 – 11:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Christian Braun got a layup and a 3, and then hit back rim on another practice shot that could have cut lead to 5
PJ Tucker grabbed defensive rebound and Tyronn Lue saw enough
LAC leads 70-62, 4:52 left in 3rd. Starters did their job, right adjustments were made. Bench time – 11:41 PM
Christian Braun got a layup and a 3, and then hit back rim on another practice shot that could have cut lead to 5
PJ Tucker grabbed defensive rebound and Tyronn Lue saw enough
LAC leads 70-62, 4:52 left in 3rd. Starters did their job, right adjustments were made. Bench time – 11:41 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Since trailing 25-8 to start the game, the Clippers have outscored the Nuggets by 58-30. they now lead 66-55. – 11:36 PM
Since trailing 25-8 to start the game, the Clippers have outscored the Nuggets by 58-30. they now lead 66-55. – 11:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
28-point turnaround here in LA
Clippers went on a 7-1 run earlier, then George started eating up his defenders on middys and drives.
66-55 LAC lead, 7:52 left in 3rd quarter
Notable: PJ Tucker started game on Aaron Gordon, but now is on Nikola Jokic. – 11:34 PM
28-point turnaround here in LA
Clippers went on a 7-1 run earlier, then George started eating up his defenders on middys and drives.
66-55 LAC lead, 7:52 left in 3rd quarter
Notable: PJ Tucker started game on Aaron Gordon, but now is on Nikola Jokic. – 11:34 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
PJ Tucker debuts his own Book 1 PE 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/MZqEY9jkIi – 11:30 PM
PJ Tucker debuts his own Book 1 PE 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/MZqEY9jkIi – 11:30 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
The broadcast switching up their tune after that dunk by Aaron Gordon is hilarious. – 11:29 PM
The broadcast switching up their tune after that dunk by Aaron Gordon is hilarious. – 11:29 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets not taking a timeout there was horrible horrible horrible and nearly ended Denver’s season. – 11:27 PM
The Nuggets not taking a timeout there was horrible horrible horrible and nearly ended Denver’s season. – 11:27 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Elite company 👀
James Harden joins Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson, and LeBron James in the 25K points, 7K assists, and 6K rebounds club. pic.twitter.com/1fH2IcjRds – 11:26 PM
Elite company 👀
James Harden joins Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson, and LeBron James in the 25K points, 7K assists, and 6K rebounds club. pic.twitter.com/1fH2IcjRds – 11:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Will be interesting to see how many minutes Jokic goes in 2nd half. Game unraveled as soon as DeAndre Jordan got on floor, and Zeke Nnaji is available
Same with Clippers: PJ Tucker was -12 in 5.5 minutes, TMann -14 in 8.5. Neither played in 2nd quarter. – 11:21 PM
Will be interesting to see how many minutes Jokic goes in 2nd half. Game unraveled as soon as DeAndre Jordan got on floor, and Zeke Nnaji is available
Same with Clippers: PJ Tucker was -12 in 5.5 minutes, TMann -14 in 8.5. Neither played in 2nd quarter. – 11:21 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That was another strong defensive half for Clippers:
– 8 Nuggets turnovers (6 LAC steals)
– Nuggets missed 4 of 5 non-paint 2s
– Nuggets 0/4 FTs (no attempts in 2nd quarter)
– Only 2 Nuggets offensive rebounds
Jokic/MPJ/KCP have 40, rest of Nuggets 9 points on 4/14 FGs – 11:20 PM
That was another strong defensive half for Clippers:
– 8 Nuggets turnovers (6 LAC steals)
– Nuggets missed 4 of 5 non-paint 2s
– Nuggets 0/4 FTs (no attempts in 2nd quarter)
– Only 2 Nuggets offensive rebounds
Jokic/MPJ/KCP have 40, rest of Nuggets 9 points on 4/14 FGs – 11:20 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Hi, Simu Liu! You’re Kenough! pic.twitter.com/mKFUmlL52H – 11:19 PM
Hi, Simu Liu! You’re Kenough! pic.twitter.com/mKFUmlL52H – 11:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden:
14 points, 4/11 FGs, 2/6 3s, 4/4 FTs, 3 assists, 0 TOs
– Previous 2 games combined: 12 points, 2/10 FGs
Harden’s emptying the clip at least, and not turning the ball over either. All of Harden’s points came in 2nd quarter. Harden/Russ lineups were +10 for LAC – 11:17 PM
James Harden:
14 points, 4/11 FGs, 2/6 3s, 4/4 FTs, 3 assists, 0 TOs
– Previous 2 games combined: 12 points, 2/10 FGs
Harden’s emptying the clip at least, and not turning the ball over either. All of Harden’s points came in 2nd quarter. Harden/Russ lineups were +10 for LAC – 11:17 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Clippers 53, Nuggets 49.
Bench stint was atrocious and allowed LA right back into the game.
Jokic is putting up another monster game. He has 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
MPJ & KCP gave 10 pts apiece
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:12 PM
At the half: Clippers 53, Nuggets 49.
Bench stint was atrocious and allowed LA right back into the game.
Jokic is putting up another monster game. He has 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
MPJ & KCP gave 10 pts apiece
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Clippers 53-49.
Nikola Jokic: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 9/12 FG, 2/4 3P (including a heave)
Michael Porter: 10 points, 4/13 FG, 2/7 3P, getting a lot of open shots
Nuggets Bench: 0 points
Clippers Bench: 21 points… pic.twitter.com/JhtotmVsBO – 11:11 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Clippers 53-49.
Nikola Jokic: 20 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 9/12 FG, 2/4 3P (including a heave)
Michael Porter: 10 points, 4/13 FG, 2/7 3P, getting a lot of open shots
Nuggets Bench: 0 points
Clippers Bench: 21 points… pic.twitter.com/JhtotmVsBO – 11:11 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The Nuggets’ bench unfortunately isn’t built for the regular season when Michael Malone barely staggers — and I think Denver knew that going into the year. It’s built more for the playoffs when Braun/Watson/Jackson are playing with 2-3 starters at all times. – 11:11 PM
The Nuggets’ bench unfortunately isn’t built for the regular season when Michael Malone barely staggers — and I think Denver knew that going into the year. It’s built more for the playoffs when Braun/Watson/Jackson are playing with 2-3 starters at all times. – 11:11 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA Clippers LEAD Nuggets 53-49 at halftime. That’s a 21-point swing in just over 16 minutes.
Your reminder that the last times Clippers beat Nuggets, it required comebacks at home from down 15 (Dec. 2023) and 25 (Jan. 2022). PTSD in effect for Nuggets
AST-TO
DEN: 16:8
LAC: 14:5 – 11:10 PM
LA Clippers LEAD Nuggets 53-49 at halftime. That’s a 21-point swing in just over 16 minutes.
Your reminder that the last times Clippers beat Nuggets, it required comebacks at home from down 15 (Dec. 2023) and 25 (Jan. 2022). PTSD in effect for Nuggets
AST-TO
DEN: 16:8
LAC: 14:5 – 11:10 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
If he got it off in time, that will be Jokic’s 7th heave of the season. He’s 0-7. – 11:09 PM
If he got it off in time, that will be Jokic’s 7th heave of the season. He’s 0-7. – 11:09 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
James Harden has strong second quarter to help Clippers take a 53-49 lead over Nuggets at the half. Harden had 14 points by the half. – 11:08 PM
James Harden has strong second quarter to help Clippers take a 53-49 lead over Nuggets at the half. Harden had 14 points by the half. – 11:08 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
James Harden joins Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history with at least 25,000 points, 7,000 assists and 6,000 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/Uqz6d2RM75 – 11:03 PM
James Harden joins Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history with at least 25,000 points, 7,000 assists and 6,000 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/Uqz6d2RM75 – 11:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Zu (1/7 FGs) and Harden (2/9 FGs) are having another nightmare start – 10:59 PM
Zu (1/7 FGs) and Harden (2/9 FGs) are having another nightmare start – 10:59 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden missed his first 5 shots tonight
His 3-pointer tied the game, then an and-one through Gordon gave Clippers a brief lead
Nuggets took lead right back after LAC didn’t get back on defense — Nuggets have 17 fast break points already
41-40 Nuggets lead, 5:33 2Q – 10:54 PM
James Harden missed his first 5 shots tonight
His 3-pointer tied the game, then an and-one through Gordon gave Clippers a brief lead
Nuggets took lead right back after LAC didn’t get back on defense — Nuggets have 17 fast break points already
41-40 Nuggets lead, 5:33 2Q – 10:54 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I miss people complaining about Jamal Murray led bench units because at least they scored a bit. – 10:53 PM
I miss people complaining about Jamal Murray led bench units because at least they scored a bit. – 10:53 PM
💨 Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I know Reggie Jackson’s trying, but he’s not going to play the non-Nikola Jokic minutes in the playoffs unless the Nuggets are in a bind. – 10:50 PM
I know Reggie Jackson’s trying, but he’s not going to play the non-Nikola Jokic minutes in the playoffs unless the Nuggets are in a bind. – 10:50 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
James Harden now has 6,000 career rebounds. Harden joins Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history with at least 25,000 points, 7,000 assists and 6,000 rebounds. – 10:49 PM
James Harden now has 6,000 career rebounds. Harden joins Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history with at least 25,000 points, 7,000 assists and 6,000 rebounds. – 10:49 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
KCP with ridiculous hustle to AG with ridiculous hustle that play was FUN – 10:48 PM
KCP with ridiculous hustle to AG with ridiculous hustle that play was FUN – 10:48 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers start second qtr with 8-0 run to pull within three, 31-28. – 10:43 PM
Clippers start second qtr with 8-0 run to pull within three, 31-28. – 10:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Harden UCLA lineup doing work
Harden assisted Norm
Russ assisted Coffey 3
Russ assisted Powell 3
8-0 LAC run
Nuggets lead cut to 31-28
Quick Michael Malone timeout 104 seconds into second quarter – 10:42 PM
Harden UCLA lineup doing work
Harden assisted Norm
Russ assisted Coffey 3
Russ assisted Powell 3
8-0 LAC run
Nuggets lead cut to 31-28
Quick Michael Malone timeout 104 seconds into second quarter – 10:42 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
I had to ask Justin Holiday about the full court Nikola Jokić pass. He had no idea it was coming until he turned around and the ball was coming at him 😂 pic.twitter.com/rT6wntzYWx – 10:41 PM
I had to ask Justin Holiday about the full court Nikola Jokić pass. He had no idea it was coming until he turned around and the ball was coming at him 😂 pic.twitter.com/rT6wntzYWx – 10:41 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Joker comin’ out the gates hot 🔥
10 PTS / 7 REB / 3 AST pic.twitter.com/WH9yFm1wvE – 10:39 PM
Joker comin’ out the gates hot 🔥
10 PTS / 7 REB / 3 AST pic.twitter.com/WH9yFm1wvE – 10:39 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets lead 31-20 after one. Denver’s 5-11 from 3. Jokic with 10-7-3 on 5-6 FG. Reggie Jackson with 8 points on 2-3 3PT.
Paul George has nine of the Clippers points. – 10:37 PM
Nuggets lead 31-20 after one. Denver’s 5-11 from 3. Jokic with 10-7-3 on 5-6 FG. Reggie Jackson with 8 points on 2-3 3PT.
Paul George has nine of the Clippers points. – 10:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nuggets lead 31-20 through one quarter of play
That’s despite Nuggets going 0/4 FTs
Nikola Jokic only player in double figures with 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists. Already on triple-double watch
Paul George: 4/8 FGs
Rest of LAC: 5/19 FGs – 10:37 PM
Nuggets lead 31-20 through one quarter of play
That’s despite Nuggets going 0/4 FTs
Nikola Jokic only player in double figures with 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists. Already on triple-double watch
Paul George: 4/8 FGs
Rest of LAC: 5/19 FGs – 10:37 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Good first quarter
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/E0iUJVyWe7 – 10:37 PM
Good first quarter
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/E0iUJVyWe7 – 10:37 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers, who trailed by as many as 17, close to within 11, 31-20, as first qtr ends. – 10:37 PM
Clippers, who trailed by as many as 17, close to within 11, 31-20, as first qtr ends. – 10:37 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Clippers once down 17 in the first, got back into the game behind 9 points from Paul George and trail Denver 31-20 end of the quarter. – 10:36 PM
Clippers once down 17 in the first, got back into the game behind 9 points from Paul George and trail Denver 31-20 end of the quarter. – 10:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mason Plumlee is the backup center tonight after Daniel Theis got the role in Sacramento – 10:35 PM
Mason Plumlee is the backup center tonight after Daniel Theis got the role in Sacramento – 10:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That was a GREAT job by Reggie Jackson dragging over Zubac and setting up Joker. – 10:35 PM
That was a GREAT job by Reggie Jackson dragging over Zubac and setting up Joker. – 10:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nuggets are in bonus with 2:40 left in first quarter
Nuggets extended their first run to 11-0, then went on another 7-0 run
Nuggets lead 27-13, with Jokic on the free throw line out of the timeout after scoring through Zubac
Paul George: 3/6 FGs
Rest of LAC: 3/15 FGs – 10:30 PM
Nuggets are in bonus with 2:40 left in first quarter
Nuggets extended their first run to 11-0, then went on another 7-0 run
Nuggets lead 27-13, with Jokic on the free throw line out of the timeout after scoring through Zubac
Paul George: 3/6 FGs
Rest of LAC: 3/15 FGs – 10:30 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Russell Westbrook just had a contested midrange jump shot go over the rim, it was not touched by a Nugget – 10:27 PM
Russell Westbrook just had a contested midrange jump shot go over the rim, it was not touched by a Nugget – 10:27 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
HARDEN with the find
TMANN with the reverse finish 
pic.twitter.com/ngti0nBpML – 10:26 PM
HARDEN with the find
TMANN with the reverse finish pic.twitter.com/ngti0nBpML – 10:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nikola Jokic first FG attempt doesn’t come until 5:18 left in 1st quarter – 10:24 PM
Nikola Jokic first FG attempt doesn’t come until 5:18 left in 1st quarter – 10:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon with an extremely dope block on one end and the And-1 on the other.
Hustler. – 10:22 PM
Aaron Gordon with an extremely dope block on one end and the And-1 on the other.
Hustler. – 10:22 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers have now trailed by double digits at some point in 11 of last 13 home games – 10:20 PM
Clippers have now trailed by double digits at some point in 11 of last 13 home games – 10:20 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Big Zu called bank with the hook 🪝 pic.twitter.com/9wv2g6cUCO – 10:18 PM
Big Zu called bank with the hook 🪝 pic.twitter.com/9wv2g6cUCO – 10:18 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
KC3 knockin’ down some early buckets 🔥
8 PTS (2/2 3PM) pic.twitter.com/12JWC7FMoY – 10:18 PM
KC3 knockin’ down some early buckets 🔥
8 PTS (2/2 3PM) pic.twitter.com/12JWC7FMoY – 10:18 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
This is going well…Clippers down, 13-4, less than four minutes into the game. – 10:16 PM
This is going well…Clippers down, 13-4, less than four minutes into the game. – 10:16 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets come out firing from behind the arc, and KCP has been ridiculous so far. That finish in transition (?!?!) was sick. – 10:16 PM
Nuggets come out firing from behind the arc, and KCP has been ridiculous so far. That finish in transition (?!?!) was sick. – 10:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
8-0 Nuggets run
13-4 Nuggets lead
8:29 left in opening quarter of play – 10:16 PM
8-0 Nuggets run
13-4 Nuggets lead
8:29 left in opening quarter of play – 10:16 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 77 of the season against the LA Clippers.
No Murray. No Kawhi. If the Nuggets win tonight, they clinch a top 3 seed.
Let’s Basketball. – 10:11 PM
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 77 of the season against the LA Clippers.
No Murray. No Kawhi. If the Nuggets win tonight, they clinch a top 3 seed.
Let’s Basketball. – 10:11 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA welcomes Reggie Jackson and the Denver Nuggets pic.twitter.com/7D7RNXNWW7 – 10:07 PM
LA welcomes Reggie Jackson and the Denver Nuggets pic.twitter.com/7D7RNXNWW7 – 10:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Today is the last day to get the @wadeandwill_ Nuggets/Colorado Flag jersey! Elite feel to these jerseys. Material is great. Don’t miss out!
wadeandwill.com/products/denve… – 10:02 PM
Today is the last day to get the @wadeandwill_ Nuggets/Colorado Flag jersey! Elite feel to these jerseys. Material is great. Don’t miss out!
wadeandwill.com/products/denve… – 10:02 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nuggets coach Michael Malone on Jamal Murray, who will be out vs Clippers for 7th consecutive game with right knee inflammation: “Jamal can probably go out there and play tonight. But the bigger question is can you go out there and play effectively? Can you go out there and play… – 9:44 PM
Nuggets coach Michael Malone on Jamal Murray, who will be out vs Clippers for 7th consecutive game with right knee inflammation: “Jamal can probably go out there and play tonight. But the bigger question is can you go out there and play effectively? Can you go out there and play… – 9:44 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LAC Starters
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
So PJ starting with Kawhi Leonard out with a sore right knee – 9:34 PM
LAC Starters
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
So PJ starting with Kawhi Leonard out with a sore right knee – 9:34 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 4/4
LAC
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DEN
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Reggie Jackson – 9:33 PM
STARTERS 4/4
LAC
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DEN
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Reggie Jackson – 9:33 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Late night Nuggets-Clippers pregame show. Come join!
Kevin Love declares Jokic the GOAT outlet passer
3 other categories Jokic is the GOAT of
David Adelman to interview for CHA job
Return of Zeke?
📺 youtube.com/live/SItdqbtPY… pic.twitter.com/1jxBtGu6mJ – 9:29 PM
Late night Nuggets-Clippers pregame show. Come join!
Kevin Love declares Jokic the GOAT outlet passer 3 other categories Jokic is the GOAT of David Adelman to interview for CHA job Return of Zeke?📺 youtube.com/live/SItdqbtPY… pic.twitter.com/1jxBtGu6mJ – 9:29 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Official: Zeke Nnaji is available tonight against the Clippers after missing the last eight games. – 9:26 PM
Official: Zeke Nnaji is available tonight against the Clippers after missing the last eight games. – 9:26 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Injury Update ahead of tonight’s game:
AVAILABLE:
Nikola Jokić (Left Hip Inflammation/Right Wrist Inflammation)
Aaron Gordon (Right Foot Strain)
Zeke Nnaji (Right Adductor Tendinosis)
OUT:
Jamal Murray (Right Knee Inflammation)
Vlatko Čančar (Left Knee Surgery) pic.twitter.com/P2vmrJ1wQI – 9:20 PM
Injury Update ahead of tonight’s game:
AVAILABLE:
Nikola Jokić (Left Hip Inflammation/Right Wrist Inflammation)
Aaron Gordon (Right Foot Strain)
Zeke Nnaji (Right Adductor Tendinosis)
OUT:
Jamal Murray (Right Knee Inflammation)
Vlatko Čančar (Left Knee Surgery) pic.twitter.com/P2vmrJ1wQI – 9:20 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
If the Nuggets win tonight I think they’re gonna get to 58 and set a new franchise record for wins.
They’re at 53 pic.twitter.com/PwSCgHQrpu – 9:16 PM
If the Nuggets win tonight I think they’re gonna get to 58 and set a new franchise record for wins.
They’re at 53 pic.twitter.com/PwSCgHQrpu – 9:16 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
What I’m watching for tonight at Clippers:
– Nuggets backup point guard minutes
Christian Braun has stepped in as Denver’s “lead ball handler” with the Nuggets’ second unit and has held his own. He tied a career-high with seven assists (with 0 turnovers) vs. the Spurs and is… – 9:13 PM
What I’m watching for tonight at Clippers:
– Nuggets backup point guard minutes
Christian Braun has stepped in as Denver’s “lead ball handler” with the Nuggets’ second unit and has held his own. He tied a career-high with seven assists (with 0 turnovers) vs. the Spurs and is… – 9:13 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Oubre was right that the refs blew huge late calls in that clippers game. He paid A fine and they lost a crucial game. The fact that he’s gotta keep paying for it game and game out and now moving forward with these silly non-calls is stupid. The refs made their point move on. – 9:07 PM
Oubre was right that the refs blew huge late calls in that clippers game. He paid A fine and they lost a crucial game. The fact that he’s gotta keep paying for it game and game out and now moving forward with these silly non-calls is stupid. The refs made their point move on. – 9:07 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray is out tonight for Denver. Coach Malone shared Murray probably could play, but he wants him to be able to play effectively and play his game. He’s getting closer & closer.
Malone told Murray this morning he “wants him to feel really good about coming back to play.” – 8:39 PM
Jamal Murray is out tonight for Denver. Coach Malone shared Murray probably could play, but he wants him to be able to play effectively and play his game. He’s getting closer & closer.
Malone told Murray this morning he “wants him to feel really good about coming back to play.” – 8:39 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Jamal Murray will be out tonight vs Clippers. Malone said he’s progressing well, but “we’re not going to rush him back.” – 8:32 PM
Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Jamal Murray will be out tonight vs Clippers. Malone said he’s progressing well, but “we’re not going to rush him back.” – 8:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jamal Murray will not play tonight at LA, per Michael Malone
You know what that mean pic.twitter.com/rP1Io3Oz6a – 8:32 PM
Jamal Murray will not play tonight at LA, per Michael Malone
You know what that mean pic.twitter.com/rP1Io3Oz6a – 8:32 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Michael Malone said Jamal Murray will be out tonight against the Clippers. Malone says he’s getting closer and closer but still not there yet. – 8:32 PM
Michael Malone said Jamal Murray will be out tonight against the Clippers. Malone says he’s getting closer and closer but still not there yet. – 8:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue cannot remember if he will start Norman Powell tonight
(My guess is that Clippers need more size at forward) – 8:23 PM
Tyronn Lue cannot remember if he will start Norman Powell tonight
(My guess is that Clippers need more size at forward) – 8:23 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue estimates that Kawhi Leonard will miss “a couple games while dealing with soreness. Leonard is out tonight vs Nuggets, but Lue said his status is not definitive for tomorrow’s game vs Jazz – 8:23 PM
Clippers coach Ty Lue estimates that Kawhi Leonard will miss “a couple games while dealing with soreness. Leonard is out tonight vs Nuggets, but Lue said his status is not definitive for tomorrow’s game vs Jazz – 8:23 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue says he is not sure yet if Kawhi Leonard, who is out for a second straight game with right knee soreness, will be available tomorrow night against Utah. – 8:23 PM
Ty Lue says he is not sure yet if Kawhi Leonard, who is out for a second straight game with right knee soreness, will be available tomorrow night against Utah. – 8:23 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets assistant David Adelman has a real shot at the Hornets’ head coaching job. Charlotte has a young roster with some great offensive pieces and a new GM who wants to establish a culture. It seems like a natural fit. – 8:07 PM
Nuggets assistant David Adelman has a real shot at the Hornets’ head coaching job. Charlotte has a young roster with some great offensive pieces and a new GM who wants to establish a culture. It seems like a natural fit. – 8:07 PM
Alexis Morgan @alexismorgan
I dare Jamal Murray to have a bad game pic.twitter.com/YsYTc5xH6b – 6:57 PM
I dare Jamal Murray to have a bad game pic.twitter.com/YsYTc5xH6b – 6:57 PM