Clippers
Former Clipper Russell Westbrook had 19 points and eight assists and the Nuggets easily defeated L.A.
Despite a quiet night from Nikola Jokic, who had a season-low two assists and 16 points, Denver went on a 23-5 run in the third quarter to key a win over the Clippers.
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Chargers
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James Harden finishes with 23 points and 16 assists while Ivica Zubac contributes 24 points and 15 rebounds for L.A., which improves to 1-1 with the road win.
After missing six games, Norman Powell scores 28 points and Clippers defeat Nuggets, who get a triple-double from Nikola Jokic.
Lakers
Done in by an abysmal third quarter, the Lakers, who have lost to the Nuggets in consecutive postseasons, lost in the first 2024-25 meeting between the teams.
The Clippers had every answer for the defending champion Nuggets down the stretch of a 111-102 victory.
The Clippers improved to 1-1 with Saturday’s win in Denver, where Ivica Zubac and James Harden contributed big double-doubles. Here are three takeaways.
The Clippers head on a weekend road trip to back-to-back games in Denver and San Francisco after a season-opening overtime loss on Wednesday.