The Denver Nuggets went head to head with the Los Angeles Clippers in a win-or-go-home Game 7 on Friday and did not mess around. Despite a choppy first quarter, the Nuggets dominated for the majority of the game and secured a 120-101 victory to move on the the Western Conference Semifinals.
The Nuggets led by 35 points at one moment in the second half. It was a group effort for Denver as all five starters scored 15 points or more alongside Russell Westbrook‘s 16 points off the bench.
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In light of the lopsided battle, the NBA world was not impressed by the Clippers’ performance.
James Harden has now lost a Game 7 with 4 different teams ???? pic.twitter.com/bOTFets7xB
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) May 4, 2025
Fire Ty Lue man, reset management and promote JVG
— Will™ (@will_the1) May 4, 2025
Clippers fans: “Harden we need you our season is on the line it’s a game 7”
James Harden: pic.twitter.com/YKkp8XBJqa
— Ash (@mahrezfort) May 4, 2025
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Clippers using “the wall” to overcome the generational stinker the team is having pic.twitter.com/P4FukawfyO
— Jake (@SuperiorNBA) May 4, 2025
Norman Powell needs to be the first player traded, his archetype is not conclusive to winning, too easy to shut him down cus he can't dribble
— ᴅ ʀ ᴇ ᴡ (@FeelLikeDrew) May 4, 2025
James Harden in Game 7 pic.twitter.com/E1GnRdgGg2
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) May 4, 2025
Can’t believe I trusted Kawhi and Harden in a game seven
— DegenDre (@DegenDre_) May 4, 2025
The Nuggets will now face off against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the Conference Semifinals. The matchup will pit the league’s top two MVP candidates against each other in what could be an exciting series.
As for the Clippers, they must now make some tough decisions in the offseason if they want to be a better team next season.
James Parker is an NBA writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
