Game Summary
In a crucial Game 6, the Clippers defeated the Nuggets 111-105, forcing a decisive Game 7 as James Harden and Kawhi Leonard combined for 55 points, while Norman Powell contributed 24 points and Nicolas Batum provided key support late in the game. Despite Nikola Jokic’s strong performance with 25 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, he only managed two points in the final 12 minutes, and a poor third quarter where the Nuggets went scoreless for nearly five minutes hindered their chances of closing the series. Denver shot 52 percent from the field but couldn’t capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
