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Russell Westbrook Mocks Clippers Game Plan After Nuggets Game 7 Win

Russell Westbrook has had an eventful career. After being drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, Westbrook has traversed the league, spending time with six different teams.

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Nikola Jokic has hilarious reaction to DeAndre Jordan kissing question

Nikola Jokic has made a name for himself as one of the most dominant players in the NBA, but it’s his dry humor and offbeat personality that continue to make him a fan favorite.

Charles Barkley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4

NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley split in Nuggets-Thunder predictions

Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley made their stances on the upcoming playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets very clear.

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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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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.

Denver Nuggets News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Nuggets Post 'Crazy' Reaction to Nikola Jokić's NBA Playoff Numbers

The Denver Nuggets got past the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs by routing the Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 on Saturday. They will now move on to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Nikola Jokic Draws Closer to LeBron James Record in Nuggets' Win Over Clippers

The Denver Nuggets eliminated a Los Angeles based team from the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive season on Saturday night as they beat the Clippers by a score of 120-101 at Ball Arena in downtown Denver.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Nuggets Make NBA History in Game 7 Win over Clippers

The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers squared off Saturday night in front of 19,995 fans for a first-round, winner-take-all Game 7. After a sluggish start, the Nuggets took control, dominating the middle two quarters by outscoring the Clippers 72–40.

Nikola Jokic News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Nikola Jokic Delivers Strong Statement After Nuggets' Blowout of Clippers

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets survived a grueling seven-game series to eliminate the Los Angeles Clippers. In Game 7, the Nuggets dominated the game, leading 58-47 at halftime and extending the margin to 93-66 after three quarters.

Denver Nuggets News / NBA Analysis Network / May 4

Denver Nuggets star claims Russell Westbrook helped him learn to guard James Harden, ‘he knows his game…’

One Denver Nuggets star spoke about how Russell Westbrook provided him with the tools necessary to guard James Harden. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in convincing fashion to win Game 7.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 4

Instant Analysis: Nuggets Dominate Clippers In Game 7, Advance To Western Semifinals

In the first Game 7 of the 2025 NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets fought an intense battle to keep their season alive. At Ball

David Adelman News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3

Nuggets’ David Adelman acknowledges Thunder’s greatness after Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder now await the Denver Nuggets. Denver ran off the Los Angeles Clippers with an explosive second half, leading to the 120-101 rout Saturday.

Jamal Murray News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 3

Nuggets’ Jamal Murray reveals how ‘aggressive’ 3rd quarter sealed win over Clippers

The Denver Nuggets showed out in front of their home crowd in Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Nikola Jokic and Co. won the game 120-101 to advance to the second round of the postseason.

Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / May 3

Ex-Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl Was Correct About Russell Westbrook

George Karl spent nine seasons at the helm for the Denver Nuggets. While they never won a title, they were a consistent winner and reached the 2009 Western Confernece finals.

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.