Nuggets Beat Clippers in OT, Lead Series 1-0

The Denver Nuggets rallied from a 15-point first-half deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in overtime in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 29 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds, while Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray contributed 25 and 21 points, respectively. Russell Westbrook played a pivotal role with a late three-pointer and a crucial forced turnover from James Harden in overtime. James Harden led the Clippers with 32 points and 11 assists, but the team committed 20 turnovers and struggled under Denver's late defensive pressure. Interim coach David Adelman, who replaced Michael Malone, improved to 4-0 as the Nuggets' head coach. Denver now leads the best-of-seven series 1-0, with the Clippers seeking to rebound in Game 2.