LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets Game 7 Playoffs

In a thrilling Game 7 on May 3, 2025, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 120–101 to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. The Nuggets seized control with a dominant 72–40 run during the second and third quarters, led by Nikola Jokić’s near triple-double performance of 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Aaron Gordon contributed 22 points, while Christian Braun and Michael Porter Jr. added 21 and 15 points, respectively. Despite Kawhi Leonard’s 22 points and James Harden’s 13 assists, the Clippers couldn’t overcome Denver’s momentum. Veteran Russell Westbrook, nearing 37 years of age, showcased his enduring tenacity with 16 points. This Game 7, between two evenly matched teams with 50 regular-season wins each, is already being hailed as a classic for its intensity and high-level play .