Clippers’ Leonard, Harden Wreak Havoc To Down Nuggets 111-105; LA Force Game 7 | Sports News
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Norman Powell also came through with the scoring for LA, registering 24 points of his own, to keep the Nuggets away when required.
James Harden had a prolific second quarter that helped set up the LA Clippers (AFP)
It was all business for the Klaw and the Beard, as Kawhi Leonard and James Harden put up monster statlines — 28 points and 27 points, respectively — to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 111-105 win over the Denver Nuggets to push the series to a Game 7.
With their win at the Intuit Dome, the Clippers have now tied up the series 3-3, with Game 7 set to take place back in Denver on Saturday.
A lack of focus from the Nuggets, especially Russell Westbrook, who missed a crucial open lay-up in the final minutes of the final quarter — when the Nuggets were trailing by 6 points — proved to be the difference maker that helped Los Angeles edge out Denver.
Norman Powell also came through with the scoring for LA, registering 24 points of his own, to keep the Nuggets away when required.
Nikola Jokic put up 25 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray’s 21 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists all went to waste ultimately as the Clippers’ defensive prowess proved to be too much to handle.
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