Jamal Murray led the Denver Nuggets to a decisive 120-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 20 points. Despite a quiet night from Nikola Jokic, who managed only 16 points and two assists, the Nuggets capitalized on a strong third-quarter performance.
The Clippers briefly took the lead with an 18-point run in the second quarter, but Denver responded with a 23-5 run to regain control. This win marked the Nuggets' first game holding an opponent under 100 points since April.