LOS ANGELES Despite the absence of Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray, the Denver Nuggets managed to secure their most remarkable victory of the year.
On Monday night, the Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 113-104 thanks to a late comeback in the fourth quarter led by Reggie Jackson, who finished with 35 points and 13 rebounds.
The Nuggets were behind by 11 points at the beginning of the fourth quarter when former Clippers Jackson and Jordan combined for 20 points.
With three-pointers to start and finish a 22-6 run, Jackson gave the Nuggets a 99-94 lead. He fed Jordan for two devastating dunks in between. The Clippers were in such a dire situation late in the game that they purposefully fouled Jordan, a player who is infamous for his awful free-throw shooting,
Los Angeles In spite of the absence of Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, and Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets pulled off their most amazing win of the season.Reggie Jackson, who finished with 35 points and 13 rebounds, led the Nuggets to a late comeback in the fourth quarter, which helped them overcome the Los Angeles Clippers 113-104 on Monday night.
At the start of the fourth quarter, with Jordan and former Clippers Jackson combined for 20 points, the Nuggets were trailing by 11 points.
Jackson’s three-pointers opened and closed a 22-6 run, giving the Nuggets a 99-94 advantage. In between, he fed Jordan for two spectacular dunks. Late in the game, the Clippers were in such a bad spot that they intentionally fouled Jordan, a