Denver booked their spot in the Western Conference semifinals with a resounding 120-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7. The reigning champions put on a clinic of team basketball, with six players scoring at least 15 points and Nikola Jokic orchestrating the offense efficiently despite scoring just 16.
The game started as a tight contest, but Denver began to pull away late in the second quarter and blew the game open in the third, unleashing a staggering 24-2 run that left the Clippers with no answers. The margin ballooned to as much as 35 points, turning the final quarter into a formality.
While the Nuggets showcased their depth and composure, it was another disappointing playoff outing for James Harden. The veteran guard finished with just 7 points and struggled to make an impact, continuing a trend of underwhelming performances in elimination games.
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For the Clippers, this marks a third straight first-round exit and raises fresh questions about the team’s ability to compete deep into the postseason. Denver, meanwhile, moves on with confidence and will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the battle for a place in the Western Conference Finals.
