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Nikola Jokic Makes Feelings Clear About Oklahoma City Thunder

On Saturday evening, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs when they beat the LA Clippers by a score of 120-101.

NBA News / Field Level Media / May 3

Nuggets throttle Clippers, take Game 7 in first-round series

Aaron Gordon scored 22 points, Christian Braun had 21, and the host Denver Nuggets used a big third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series on Saturday night.

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The 'Multiple 20-rebound playoff games in the NBA three-point era' quiz

How many of the 29 NBA players to haul in at least 20 rebounds in two or more playoff games in the Three-Point Era can you name in five minutes?

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Russell Westbrook News / Fastbreak on SI / May 3

Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Sends Out Viral Russell Westbrook Post

On Saturday night, the Denver Nuggets beat the LA Clippers (at home) by a score of 120-101 to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Russell Westbrook finished the victory with 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals while shooting 5/9 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in 27 minutes of playing time.

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Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

NBA News / Bleacher Report / May 3

Watch: Nikola Jokić Joins Inside the NBA After Game 7 Win vs. the Clippers

James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 3

James Harden adds another chapter to ugly Game 7 history in Clippers' blowout loss

Another Game 7, another James Harden disasterclass.

Rockets force Game 7 with furious final quarter vs. Warriors

Ime Udoka, Rockets testing Steph Curry, Warriors with innovative defense

The 25 best NBA teams from the 2010s

The 'NBA's active leaders in 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Nikola Jokic's NBA History Surfaces Before Pivotal Nuggets-Clippers Game 7

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has been brilliant in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Nothing new for the Serbian superstar, however, as he posted a career-best season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Nuggets Send 4-Word Message Ahead of Game 7 Against Clippers

The Denver Nuggets are set to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 of their playoff series this evening. In what has been an extremely entertaining series between two evenly matched teams, it all comes down to one game.

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NBA News / Action Network / May 3

NBA Player Props for Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook on Saturday, May 3

We have three NBA props for this Saturday, and our staff of basketball betting experts is focused on key players who could be in line for noteworthy performances in tonight’s Game 7 between the Clippers and Nuggets tonight.

Bill Simmons News / NBA Analysis Network / May 2

Bill Simmons predicts ‘so bad’ player could be key for Denver Nuggets in Game 7, after terrible performance in loss to Clippers

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers are headed to a decisive Game 7 after the Clippers forced the issue with a gutsy 111-105 victory in Game 6.

NBA News / Field Level Media / May 2

Nuggets host Clippers with everything on the line in Game 7

The Denver Nuggets have been here before and want to avoid the same result. So do the Los Angeles Clippers. A battle that started two weeks ago comes to an end Saturday night when Denver hosts Los Angeles for Game 7 of their Western Conference quarterfinal.

David Adelman News / Athlon Sports / May 2

David Adelman Reveals Key Area Nuggets Must Improve Before Game 7 vs. Clippers

Thursday night offered the Denver Nuggets the first of two opportunities they would receive to close out the series against the Los Angeles Clippers. They failed.

Michael Porter Jr. News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2

Mind-blowing Michael Porter Jr. stat dooms Nuggets in Game 6

The Denver Nuggets failed to close out their first-round series Thursday night, falling 111-105 to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 and forcing a decisive Game 7 at Ball Arena.

Denver Nuggets News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2

Nuggets coach accuses referees of ‘absolutely crazy’ handling of Jokic

Nuggets coach accuses referees of ‘absolutely crazy’ handling of Nikola Jokic

Denver Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman had a major complaint about how officials handled Nikola Jokic on Thursday night.

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Tyrese Haliburton addresses father's ban from Pacers playoff games

Jalen Brunson's late-game efficiency could help Knicks capture elusive title

Josh Hart trolls Pistons with two-word post after series victory

Lakers backed out of trade because they 'couldn't live with what they saw'

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2

Clippers' veterans force Game 7 with tough home win over Nuggets

James Harden had a huge first half to help the Los Angeles Clippers hang with the Denver Nuggets in Game 6. He and the Clippers avoided elimination with second-half help from Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard — and Russell Westbrook.

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Suns hire a new general manager

Former exec: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is best path forward for Bucks

Lakers' early exit not on Luka Doncic or indicative of franchise's future

Hornets' Mark Williams throws shade at Lakers after their playoff exit

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2

Three stars from Thursday's NBA playoff games

The final Eastern Conference team advanced in dramatic fashion, while the first Game 7 was confirmed. Here are three stars from Thursday's NBA playoff games.

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Brunson's Game 6 heroics further his case as Knicks playoff legend

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Jamal Murray News / Hoops Wire / April 30

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray: ‘We Want To Finish This In LA’

Jamal Murray gave the Nuggets the push they needed. Now, Denver is one win away from giving itself a break — and the Clippers the offseason. Murray erupted for 43 points Tuesday night, powering the Nuggets to a 112–95 win over Los Angeles in Game 5.