The Denver Nuggets secured a decisive win of 120-101 against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 of their playoff series. With a strong team effort, the Nuggets, seeded fourth, surged ahead and never looked back, leading by as much as 35 points.

Key Players

• Nikola Jokic contributed significantly with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
• Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 22 points, while Christian Braun scored 21.
• Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook each added 16 points, and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in with 15.

The Clippers faced a shocking end to their season, despite entering the playoffs as the league’s hottest team, having won 18 out of 21 games before this matchup. The Nuggets now advance to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have had a week off after sweeping Memphis in the first round.

After a sluggish start, the Nuggets exploded offensively in the second half, initiating a 17-0 run to distance themselves from the Clippers, who had initially led 26-21 after the first quarter. This victory marks a significant achievement for Denver, which has struggled in previous close-out games.

Standout performances from both sides highlighted the intensity of the competition, as the Nuggets pushed past their playoff frustrations from the previous year.