Clippers Edge Nuggets 102-100: George Shines, Westbrook Energizes Bench
April 6, 2024![Clippers Edge Nuggets 102-100: George Shines, Westbrook Energizes Bench](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/9d7e489717d75696fa412f4f81d5b380c7b079b237d21e21a0381143da45dc508b0f5b24f6637c5253549a60094e358422edac0eb6ef12ede17de29be91bc7b6.jpg)
The Los Angeles Clippers emerged victorious over the Denver Nuggets with a close 102-100 win.
Paul George led the Clippers with a strong performance, scoring 28 points in the game.
Russell Westbrook provided significant contributions off the bench, adding 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The Clippers ended their five-game home losing streak, showing resilience and strong defensive efforts.
Despite Nikola Jokic's triple-double for the Nuggets, the Clippers' defense, with notable performances from Ivica Zubac and P.J. Tucker, held strong.
James Harden achieved a career milestone, joining an elite group with 25,000 points, 7,000 assists, and 6,000 rebounds.
The Clippers are heading into the playoffs in good health, excluding Kawhi Leonard's knee issue, and are set to face the Dallas Mavericks as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
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![With Kawhi Leonard out, Clippers earn scrappy win over Nuggets - Los Angeles Times](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/9d7e489717d75696fa412f4f81d5b380c7b079b237d21e21a0381143da45dc508b0f5b24f6637c5253549a60094e358422edac0eb6ef12ede17de29be91bc7b6.jpg)
Los Angeles Times • Apr 5, 2024
With Kawhi Leonard out, Clippers earn scrappy win over Nuggets - Los Angeles Times![The Sports Report: Clippers get a nice win over the Nuggets - Los Angeles Times](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/5ab4fa1fcc26e8f88f1b9b78abf0279e2835c5ac19c7b5868c3b81a3d5790310880f8ba030f4df7846a81bb06b4859b9b0b8979cc2bd26c7b5dbefde5c65f7e5.jpg)
Los Angeles Times • Apr 5, 2024
The Sports Report: Clippers get a nice win over the Nuggets - Los Angeles Times![George, Clippers overcome Jokic's triple-double and hang on to beat Nuggets 102-100](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/2dce61d044b41e832047f7d220ea4fd7a3f902304a4be00a7e602bb62a2bfda8c492d30853c9fbb16aa11e0e19fdcbc569ebe100b6f93b51e807dc31bc1a9a0d.jpg)
AP News • Apr 5, 2024
George, Clippers overcome Jokic's triple-double and hang on to beat Nuggets 102-100![George, Harden lead Clippers to statement NBA win](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/a119ade54f38274c4efd2935e4ca72a110bac4d40ac28eb16fa204014c6179450dc3288354e58528a8752f94cbd6e828334b97cd3be0c99363c76cd73eb49ef7.jpg)
The West Australian • Apr 5, 2024
George, Harden lead Clippers to statement NBA win