Denver drops a 120–101 basketball beatdown and books their ticket to the next round — Clippers left holding their clipboards.
Game 7 was supposed to be tight. Drama. Tension. Sweat. But Denver apparently missed that memo and showed up like they were hosting a block party at altitude.
Denver, CO — The Denver Nuggets turned Game 7 into a basketball masterclass, dismantling the LA Clippers 120–101 to win the series 4–3 and advance to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Aaron Gordon led the charge with 22 points, while Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun drained crucial three-pointers. Russell Westbrook added 16 points off the bench, contributing to Denver’s offensive onslaught .
The Clippers started strong, winning the first quarter, but the Nuggets seized control in the second period and never looked back. A decisive 18-point run in the third quarter sealed LA’s fate. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden struggled to keep pace, with Harden going scoreless in the second half .
This loss echoes the Clippers’ infamous 2020 playoff collapse, where they squandered a 3–1 lead to the Nuggets. Despite high expectations, the Clippers once again fall short, leaving fans and analysts questioning the team’s direction .
Denver, showcasing the form that led them to a championship two years ago, now prepares to face the Thunder in what promises to be an electrifying semifinal matchup.
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