DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 32 factors, 16 rebounds and 9 assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat Los Angeles 111-108 in an NBA In-Season Match recreation because the Clippers remained winless since buying James Harden final month.
Jokic was excellent on 14 free throw makes an attempt, together with two with 13 seconds left that helped the Nuggets maintain off the Clippers’ comeback strive.
Los Angeles has misplaced 5 straight with Harden, who was acquired on Oct. 30, and 6 in a row total.
Harden scored 21 factors and Paul George tied a season excessive with 35 factors as Los Angeles fell to 0-2 in West Group B play.
Aaron Gordon scored 20 factors and Reggie Jackson 18 for Denver, which has gained each of its video games within the West B bracket.