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Russell Westbrook Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Clippers Game 5

The Denver Nuggets picked up a huge Game 4 win, even though they were playing without standout sixth man Russell Westbrook, but the veteran point guard still made a statement in his Game 5 return.

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Four stars from Tuesday's NBA playoff games

Two teams advanced to the second round, one team saved their season and another shot the lights out. Here are four stars from a very busy night of NBA playoff basketball.

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Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Nuggets Make Major Russell Westbrook, Michael Porter Jr. Announcement Before Game 5 vs. Clippers

The Denver Nuggets are at home on Tuesday night as they take on the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 of their first round series. Tuesday’s game is a crucial one for both sides with the series tied up at a game apiece as both teams will look to regain control of the series.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Nikola Jokic's Celebrity to Benefit From Major Adam Silver Announcement

The NBA has an All-Star Game problem. No one takes it seriously, and as a result, fewer and fewer fans tune in. The league has tried to add competition

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The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

Can you name every player to average at least 17.0 PPG in the 2024 NBA playoffs?

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Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / April 29

Michael Porter Jr. Won’t Be Suspended For Game 5

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. won’t face a suspension for leaving the bench area during an altercation that took place in Game 4 of the team’s series vs.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 29

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Game 5 DFS Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em | April 29

The LA Clippers travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets in Game 5. The series is tied at two apiece for round one of the NBA Playoffs. This should be a highly contested matchup at 10 PM EST tonight, at 2-2 from the Western Conference.

Nikola Jokic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

How many of the 28 players in NBA history to post at least one 30-point, 20-rebound game in the NBA postseason can you name in five minutes?

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / April 29

David Adelman addresses Michael Porter Jr.’s potential suspension in crucial Game 5 vs. LA Clippers, ‘There was no danger…’

It has been a tense matchup so far between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers. The dramatic Game 4 between the Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers saw the intensity in this NBA Playoffs ramp up a level..

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 28

Bill Simmons says player in Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers series at ‘highest level’ he’s seen live since LeBron James in 2018

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers series is the most enthralling first round playoff series of the first round. With two teams playing unbelievable basketball right now, it feels unthinkable that one of the Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers will soon be heading to elimination.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Nuggets Dealt Concerning Blow Before Game 5 vs. Clippers

The Denver Nuggets barely escaped with a win in Saturday's thrilling Game 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Aaron Gordon saved the Nuggets from their blushes after they allowed the Clippers to mount a huge comeback in the fourth quarter.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Ty Lue Has Just Two Words on Nikola Jokic Plans Before Clippers' Game 5 Against Nuggets

The NBA Playoff series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets has been one of the more exciting of the first round. Denver went into Game 4 shorthanded, as Russell Westbrook was sidelined with an injury.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 28

Battle continues between Clippers, host Nuggets in Game 5

Denver pulled off a stunning win Saturday to regain home-court advantage in its Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Los Angeles Clippers, and now the Nuggets try to grab control in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Aaron Gordon News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Nuggets news: Aaron Gordon’s controversial game-winner vs. Clippers gets referee’s blunt explanation

The Los Angeles Clippers’ fourth quarter comeback in Game 4 fell short when Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon throw down a two-hand slam dunk at the buzzer to give his team the walk-off win.

Russell Westbrook News / Last Word On Sports / April 27

Will Russell Westbrook Be Available For Rest Of Denver Nuggets First Round Series?

Despite being shorthanded, the Denver Nuggets escaped Intuit Arena with a 101-99 win over the home-standing Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. The Nuggets and Clippers head back to Denver with the series all knotted up at 2-2.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / April 27

It’s Time For Nuggets To Shutdown Falling Star

With the Denver Nuggets halfway through their First Round series against the Los Angeles Clippers, two of their starters —Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon —are far less healthy than is needed.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27

Watch: Nuggets even series vs. Clippers on buzzer-beater

Watch: Nuggets even series vs. Clippers on wild buzzer-beater

The Denver Nuggets tied their first-round series with the Los Angeles Clippers at two games each on Saturday evening, picking up a dramatic 101-99 win.

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Stephen Curry's 36 points help Warriors rally past Rockets in Game 3

Watch: Rockets' Dillon Brooks body checks Curry on shot attempt

Jaden McDaniels has grown leaps and bounds as a two-way threat

Game 4 plot thickens as Timberwolves hold 2-1 lead over Lakers

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker / April 25