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2025 NBA Playoffs

Nuggets defeat Clippers to take decisive 3-2 series lead

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Jokic dribbles
Apr 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball in the first quarter against the LA Clippers during five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets have made a huge statement in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Denver led the entire way and held a 22-point lead at one point in the fourth quarter.

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Denver was led by Jamal Murray‘s 43 points and Nikola Jokic‘s 13-point, 10-rebound, and 12-assist triple-double. The Nuggets defeated the Clippers 131-115, taking a decisive 3-2 series lead.

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The Nuggets will have a chance to close the series out on Thursday at 10:00 PM EST.

About the Author Published Apr 30, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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