So, like, the Denver Nuggets totally crushed the LA Clippers in Game 7, ya know? It was a real nail-biter at first, but then the Nuggets just took off in the second quarter and never looked back. All five starters from Denver, plus Russell Westbrook, scored double digits in their 120-101 victory. Now, they’re moving on to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the next round.
The Nuggets really needed this win, especially with the series being so intense and all. Russell Westbrook and Peyton Watson really stepped up their game in the second quarter. They came in off the bench, played some awesome defense, and brought a ton of energy that the Clippers just couldn’t match. Plus, they were hitting big shots left and right, making the Clippers regret not guarding them. The Nuggets went on a 7-0 run at the start of the second quarter while Nikola Jokić was chilling on the bench.
Denver’s bench has been a bit of an issue for a while now, not gonna lie. They’ve had trouble generating offense without Jokić on the court, which is a major yikes. But Westbrook and Watson really made a difference, scoring 17 points in the first half and giving Jokić the support he needed to dominate the game.
On the other hand, the Clippers just couldn’t keep up with the Nuggets’ energy. Westbrook, their second-oldest player, really showed them what they were missing out on. The Clippers started strong in the first quarter but couldn’t maintain the momentum. Westbrook and the Nuggets took control in the second quarter and never let go.
LA’s stars like James Harden and Kawhi Leonard didn’t shine as bright as usual. Harden had a rough start with turnovers, and Westbrook outscored the Clippers’ bench in the first half. The Nuggets just outplayed the Clippers in every aspect, from fast breaks to second chances to points in the paint.
It’s a tough loss for the Clippers, especially since they were eliminated by a Nuggets bench led by a player who used to be on their team. But hey, that’s just how the game goes sometimes, right? Not really sure why this matters, but it’s definitely a bitter pill for the Clippers to swallow.
In the end, the Nuggets came out on top and are now gearing up to face the Thunder in the next round. It’s gonna be one heck of a showdown, that’s for sure. Can’t wait to see how it all plays out!
