Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets survived a grueling seven-game series to eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers. In Game 7, the Nuggets dominated the game, leading 58-47 at halftime and extending the margin to 93-66 after three quarters. They ultimately secured a convincing 120-101 victory.

Leonard led Los Angeles with 14 points at the break, while Harden struggled, going just 2-of-6 for seven points. Norman Powell chipped in four, and Ivica Zubac added eight. Braun paced the Nuggets with 11 points, while Gordon and Westbrook each scored 10, and Jokic had nine.

The Denver Nuggets’ second-half lead was way too big for them to fritter away. Denver walloped the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of their playoff series Saturday night to advance to face top-seeded Oklahoma City.