Published December 07,2023
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Paul George scored 25 factors with eight rebounds and James Harden added 20 factors with 11 assists because the Los Angeles Clippers acquired a little bit of revenge in opposition to the visiting Denver Nuggets with a 111-102 victory Wednesday.
Kawhi Leonard scored 17 factors for the Clippers, who defeated the Nuggets 9 days after they misplaced to the Western Conference foe at house. Denver was with out stars Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray within the earlier recreation, whereas all three performed Wednesday.
Norman Powell scored 17 factors and Ivica Zubac added 10 with 9 rebounds for Los Angeles, which defeated the final two NBA champions in succession after popping out on high in opposition to the Golden State Warriors 113-112 on Saturday.
Jokic delivered his ninth triple-double of the season with 22 factors, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, however the output got here on a tough capturing evening when the two-time MVP was 9 of 32 from the sector (28.1 p.c).
Murray scored 23 factors whereas enjoying for simply the second time within the final 15 video games due to hamstring and ankle accidents. Michael Porter Jr. scored 18 factors and Reggie Jackson had 14 for the Nuggets, who’ve misplaced consecutive video games after a four-game profitable streak.
The Nuggets led 82-79 heading into the fourth quarter, with the Clippers up 92-91 with 6:17 remaining after Jokic made a pair of free throws. Harden and Leonard then mixed for 11 consecutive Clippers factors to place Los Angeles up 103-97 with 1:48 remaining.
The Clippers put the sport away with a late 6-0 scoring burst to take a 107-97 lead with 38.1 seconds remaining.
Former Clippers DeAndre Jordan and Jackson mixed to attain 18 factors for the Nuggets after they mixed for 56 throughout final week’s matchup at Los Angeles.
The Nuggets had been sizzling from distance early, making 8 of 10 from 3-point vary to steer 36-21 after one quarter after going up by as many as 15 within the opening interval. Denver then missed all seven of its 3-point makes an attempt within the second quarter because the Clippers rallied to take a 61-57 lead on the break.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
