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Harden Shines with 39 Points as Clippers Beat Jokic’s Nuggets

Los Angeles Clippers Overcome Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Matchup

On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Clippers pulled off an impressive 126-122 victory against the Denver Nuggets, thanks to a standout performance by James Harden. The Clippers’ guard scored 39 points, including a perfect 13-of-13 from the free-throw line, and came close to recording a triple-double with 9 rebounds and 11 assists. Harden also contributed three three-pointers in the first half, reaching 3,000 for his career.

Jokic Couldn’t Prevent the Loss Despite a Historic Triple-Double

Nikola Jokic, on the other hand, continued to shine with a triple-double, finishing with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists. This was his eighth triple-double of the season, but despite his outstanding performance, the Nuggets could not avoid another defeat against the Clippers, who managed to stay strong in the game’s key moments.

Key Moments of the Game

The Clippers got off to a strong start, taking leads of up to 11 points in the first and second quarters, but the Nuggets didn’t back down. In the second half, Denver went on a 21-11 run to take a 10-point lead, but the Clippers responded with six consecutive three-pointers — three from Harden and Norman Powell, who added 28 points in his return from injury.

The Decisive Moment

The game got tight towards the end when the Nuggets, trailing by two points with 19 seconds left, had a chance to tie or take the lead. Jokic missed a crucial free throw with just 9 seconds remaining, and the Clippers secured their victory by making 8 of 9 free throws in the final moments.

The Difference: Three-Pointers

An important statistic in this matchup was three-pointers: the Clippers made 17 threes, while the Nuggets only attempted 21 from beyond the arc. This difference was key to the final result, as the Clippers maintained a highly efficient offense.

Upcoming Matchups and NBA Odds

On Tuesday, the Nuggets will host the Golden State Warriors, while the Clippers will play at home against the Portland Blazers in exciting NBA Cup games. If you’re a bettor, the NBA odds for these upcoming matchups may shift depending on the performance of the stars and teams in each game.