Nikola Jokic scored 55 points, matching the NBA season high, and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 130-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. This win marked the Nuggets' sixth consecutive victory. Jokic's 55 points tie the previous season high set by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Jokic was instrumental in the Nuggets' success, scoring 25 of their 39 points in the first quarter alone. He continued his strong offensive performance throughout the game, contributing 19 points in the third quarter. He finished the game shooting 18 of 23 from the field, including 5 of 6 from three-point range, and made 14 of 16 free throws. Although he narrowly missed a triple-double, finishing with six assists, his scoring outburst was the focal point of the game.
The Clippers, who were playing short-handed, were led by James Harden with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. The team also suffered a significant blow with the news that Bradley Beal will miss the rest of the season due to a fractured hip, and they are already without Kawhi Leonard due to injury. Despite Jokic's scoring, the Clippers managed to keep the game close in the first half, even leading by as many as 10 points and holding a 68-63 halftime advantage. However, Jokic's dominant third quarter, where he had multiple scoring runs, propelled the Nuggets t... download the app to read more
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