The Denver Nuggets, without the help of Nikola Jokic, managed to win against the Los Angeles Clippers tonight after a comeback, with a score of 112:102 on the road.
Nikola Jokic was absent from the game due to back pain, and Nuggets could not rely on Aaron Gordon or Jamal Murray either.
However, even without these three players, Nuggets managed to win, and it didn’t look that way before the last quarter, as the Los Angeles Clippers led 88:77. Then, a brilliant final period for Mike Malone’s team, which they resolved in their favor with a score of 36:16, leading them to their second consecutive win.
Former Clippers player Reggie Jackson had an outstanding game, finishing with 35 points and 13 assists. DeAndre Jordan contributed 21 points and 13 rebounds against his former team, while Justin Holiday and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope each scored 12.
On the other side, Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, Ivica Zubac played his best game of the season, contributing 23 points and adding 14 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook had 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Other results in the NBA league:
Detroit Pistons – Washington Wizards 107:126
Indiana Pacers – Portland Trail Blazers 110:114
Philadelphia 76ers – LA Lakers 138:94
Utah Jazz – New Orleans Pelicans 114:112
LA Clippers – Denver Nuggets 102:112