Key Takeaways:
- Nikola Jokic delivered 55 points and 12 rebounds as Denver triumphed 130-116 over the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers
- Jokic equalled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA season-high of 55 points, set on 23 October in a double-overtime contest
- The Nuggets have now secured their sixth consecutive victory, while the Clippers have suffered a sixth straight defeat
Match Overview
Nikola Jokic produced a historic performance on Wednesday night in Inglewood, notching 55 points to equal the highest individual scoring output of the NBA campaign, and added 12 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets overcame the Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 to extend their winning run to six games.
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Jokic matched Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the season’s top scoring mark, with Gilgeous-Alexander having also scored 55 in a double-overtime matchup at Indiana on 23 October. The Serbian centre dominated early, pouring in 25 of Denver’s 39 points in the opening quarter, before tallying a further eight in the second and erupting for 19 in the third. Jokic was rested for much of the fourth period, though he still managed three more points to complete his night having shot 18-of-23 from the field. He was close to another triple-double, ending with six assists — just shy of his league-leading seventh of the season. Demonstrating his efficiency, Jokic was 5-of-6 from behind the arc and sank 14-of-16 free throws.
Clippers Undermanned Amid Injury Woes
James Harden was the standout for Los Angeles, amassing 23 points with a perfect 10-of-10 record from the free-throw line, while also grabbing eight rebounds and supplying five assists. The Clippers’ struggles were compounded by significant injury concerns, including confirmation that Bradley Beal would be sidelined for the remainder of the season with a fractured hip. Star teammate Kawhi Leonard was also absent due to a sprained ankle and foot.
Jordan Miller provided a spark off the bench with a career-best 22 points, while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 18. Despite a valiant first-half effort, which saw the Clippers erase a 10-point deficit to lead by 10 and ultimately take a 68-63 advantage into half-time, they were unable to contain Jokic’s third-quarter surge.
Statistical Breakdown
| Team | Points | Top Scorer | Rebounds (Top) | Assists (Top) | Win/Loss Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 130 | Nikola Jokic (55) | Nikola Jokic (12) | Nikola Jokic (6) | W6 |
| LA Clippers | 116 | James Harden (23) | Ivica Zubac (9) | Bogdan Bogdanovic (6) | L6 |
Key Moments and Next Fixtures
Jokic’s third-quarter dominance included two personal runs of six successive points, propelling Denver to a 106-90 lead as the final period commenced. Although the Clippers kept the margin slim for much of the first half, their depleted ranks were exposed as the Nuggets pulled away in the second half.
Denver are next scheduled to visit Minnesota on Saturday night, seeking to prolong their streak. The Clippers will aim to halt their slide when they open a seven-game road trip in Dallas on Friday night in an NBA Cup fixture.
