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The Denver Nuggets managed to secure a hard-fought victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on their home turf, leveling the playoff series at two games apiece.
Nikola Jokic was instrumental in the 101-99 triumph, with Aaron Gordon clinching the win by scoring at the final buzzer.
The Serbian star wrapped up the contest with impressive stats: 36 points, 21 rebounds, eight assists, and two steals, making him one of only two players in the past twenty seasons, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, to achieve a playoff performance of 35 points, 20 rebounds, and 5 assists.
On the opposing team, Ivica Zubac contributed 19 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists, while Bogdan Bogdanović added seven points and four rebounds to the effort.
With the Denver and LA Clippers series tied at 2-2 through four games, the Oklahoma City Thunder moved forward after sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies 4-0, capped off by a narrow 117-115 win on the road.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stood out with 38 points, five rebounds, and six assists, while German player Isaiah Hartenstein notched a double-double, scoring 11 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
For the Grizzlies, Santi Aldama ended the season strong, contributing 23 points and nine rebounds for Tuomas Iisalo’s team.
In another matchup, the Golden State Warriors prevailed over the Houston Rockets with a score of 104-93, taking a 2-1 series lead.
Steph Curry led the charge with 36 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds in Jimmy Butler’s absence. Alperen Sengun made an impact for the Rockets, finishing with a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds.
In a historic upset, the Cavaliers handed the Heat a significant loss, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in their series.
