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Denver Nuggets Vs LA Clippers, NBA: Jokic Nears Triple-Double As Hosts Take Game 1 In OT

Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, just one rebound shy of a triple-double, and Aaron Gordon added 25 as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112바카라“110 in overtime to take a 1-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Jamal Murray contributed 21 points, and Russell Westbrook made key plays in the clutch. The Nuggets forced 20 turnovers, with Westbrook바카라™s deflection off James Harden sealing the win. Harden led the Clippers with 32 points and 11 assists, while Kawhi Leonard added 22 points but had seven turnovers. Game 2 is set for Monday in Denver.

NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Aaron Gordon
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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, front, pulls in a rebound as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers:Aaron Gordon
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, collects a loose ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Russell Westbrook
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Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, reacts after dunking the ball for a basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden looks on in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Russell Westbrook
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Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, left, looks to drive to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Kawhi Leonard
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, front left, dunks while Denver Nuggets forwards Peyton Watson, back left, and Michael Porter Jr. defend in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Ivica Zubac
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, center, goes up for a basket between Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, and guard Russell Westbrook in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Norman Powell
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, shoots a 3-point basket over Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in overtime of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: James Harden
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front left, and guard Christian Braun in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Kawhi Leonard
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, drives the lane as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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NBA basketball Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers: Aaron Gordon
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, looks to pass the ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden defends in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

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