{"id":472081,"date":"2023-12-07T03:08:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T07:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/?post_type=news&p=472081"},"modified":"2023-12-07T03:08:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T07:08:22","slug":"jokic-triple-double-not-enough-as-nuggets-lose-111-102-vs-clippers","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/7sport.net\/en\/news\/jokic-triple-double-not-enough-as-nuggets-lose-111-102-vs-clippers\/","title":{"rendered":"Jokic triple-double not enough as Nuggets lose 111-102 vs Clippers"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, Paul George led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 111-102 victory over the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets<\/a>, breaking an eight-game losing streak against their rivals.<\/p>\n

The Nuggets had secured a 113-104 win in their previous encounter just last week in Los Angeles, where Reggie Jackson shone with a 35-point performance in the absence of key players Nikola Jokic<\/a>, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon. However, the Nuggets’ trio of starters returned for the rematch.<\/p>\n

Jamal Murray contributed 23 points, while Nikola Jokic notched a triple-double with an impressive stat line of 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Michael Porter Jr. added 18 points and nine rebounds, showcasing his efficiency by making 7 of 8 shots from the field, including four 3-poInters.<\/p>\n

This victory marked the Clippers’ first triumph over the Nuggets since January 11, 2022. Despite Denver’s 15-point lead in the opening quarter, they ultimately succumbed to the Clippers’ resurgence, dropping to a 5-8 record on the road. The turning point came when James Harden and Kawhi Leonard combined forces to score 11 consecutive points, propelling the Clippers to a 103-97 lead. Ivica Zubac’s crucial block on Jokic and the Nuggets’ struggles in the fourth quarter sealed the Clippers’ comeback victory.<\/p>\n