- Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to giving his team a 108-104 lead over the LA Clippers during overtime of the Nuggets’ 112-110 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball away from Norman Powell (24) of the LA Clippers as Jamal Murray (27) and Aaron Gordon (32) watch during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets sits on the bench during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets battles James Harden...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets battles James Harden (1) and Nicolas Batum (33) of the LA Clippers for a loose ball during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 112-110 overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends Kawhi Leonard...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets defends Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers finishes as Jamal...]()
Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers finishes as Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets falls to the ground during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets dunks over James...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets dunks over James Harden (1) and Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during overtime of the Nuggets’ 112-110 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound...]()
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets grabs a rebound away from Ivica Zubac (40) of the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets argues with...]()
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets argues with referee James Williams (60) after his team was charged with a technical foul during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets leads Aaron Gordon...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets leads Aaron Gordon (32) and Michael Porter Jr. (1) back to the defensive end after scoring against the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets grabs an offensive...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets grabs an offensive rebound as Kris Dunn (8) and James Harden (1) of the LA Clippers defend during overtime of the Nuggets’ 112-110 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets retains possession of...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets retains possession of the ball as James Harden (1) of the LA Clippers defends during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Kris...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shoots over Kris Dunn (8), James Harden (1) and Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 112-110 overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Kris Dunn (8) and Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA...]()
Kris Dunn (8) and Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers fall on Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as they vie for a loose ball during overtime of the Nuggets’ 112-110 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets talks to Nikola...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets talks to Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets pokes the ball away from Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 112-110 overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Norman Powell (24) of the LA Clippers armbars Jamal Murray...]()
Norman Powell (24) of the LA Clippers armbars Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Kawhi Leonard...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets fouls Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers as Christian Braun (0) defends during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets hunches over after...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets hunches over after taking contact from Kawhi Leonard (2) of the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks to the...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks to the bench during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets knocks down a...]()
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets knocks down a three pointer as James Harden (1) of the LA Clippers watches during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets walks to...]()
Michael Porter Jr. (1) of the Denver Nuggets walks to the bench during the first quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets dunks against the...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets dunks against the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets erupts after running...]()
Peyton Watson (8) of the Denver Nuggets erupts after running over Ben Simmons (25) of the LA Clippers for a bucket as Jamal Murray (27) greets him during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets steals the ball...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets steals the ball as Ben Simmons (25) of the LA Clippers falls during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 112-110 overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets and Kris Dunn...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets and Kris Dunn (8) of the LA Clippers battle for position during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for an offensive foul after running over Ben Simmons (25) of the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets reacts after...]()
Head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets reacts after his team was charged with a technical foul during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets puts up a...]()
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot as Derrick Jones Jr. (55), Norman Powell (24) and Ivica Zubac (40) of the LA Clippers defend during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets rips the ball...]()
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets rips the ball from Norman Powell (24) of the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues with referee...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets argues with referee James Williams (60) after his team was charged with a technical foul during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets looks at referee...]()
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets looks at referee James Williams (60) after not receiving a foul call during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 112-110 overtime win over the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Peyton Watson (8) and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver...]()
Peyton Watson (8) and Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets battle Derrick Jones Jr. (55) of the LA Clippers for a rebound during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 112-110 overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets pushes the ball...]()
Russell Westbrook (4) of the Denver Nuggets pushes the ball in transition as Ben Simmons (25) of the LA Clippers defends during the third quarter of the Nuggets’ 112-110 overtime win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before...]()
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is introduced before the first quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to giving his team a 108-104 lead over the LA Clippers during overtime of the Nuggets’ 112-110 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in overtime of Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
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