Key Points Summary โ Clippers Destroy Jokic
- The Los Angeles Clippers demolished the Denver Nuggets 117-83 in Game 3, grabbing a 2-1 series lead in spectacular fashion!
- Kawhi Leonard led the charge with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while James Harden and Norman Powell each added 20.
- Clippers fans rocked the brand-new Intuit Dome, mocking Jokic with hilarious horse hats.
- After two nail-biting games in Denver, this was a blowout for the agesโwith the Clippers dominating from start to finish.
- The Clippers crushed Denver from deep, hit 18 threes, ruled the boards, and buried the Nuggetsโ bench 31-6.
- Game 4 is set for Saturday, and the Clippers suddenly look like a real threat to take the West.
Clippers Destroy Jokic โ L.A. Turns Up the Heat, Blows Nuggets Out of the Building
Move over Denverโthe Los Angeles Clippers are here to make a statement!
In what can only be described as a massacre at the Intuit Dome, the Clippers shredded the Denver Nuggets 117-83, delivering a loud, proud, and absolutely dominant Game 3 victory.
The message was simple: The Clippers are no underdogs anymore.
Kawhi Leonard โ Silent Assassin Strikes Again
Kawhi Leonard didnโt need to scream. He didnโt need to flex. He let his game do all the talking.
- 21 points
- 11 rebounds
- 8-of-12 shooting
- Pure, playoff greatness.
From the opening tip, Kawhi controlled the pace, bullied defenders, and reminded everyone why heโs one of the most cold-blooded postseason players in NBA history.
โWe came out aggressive,โ Leonard said after the game. โWe werenโt messing around tonight.โ
And boy, they werenโt.
James Harden, Norman Powell Bring the Fire
It wasnโt just Kawhi. James Harden and Norman Powell showed up ready to torch the Nuggets.
- Harden poured in 20 points, including a flurry that helped spark a 23-2 run at the end of the first quarter and into the second.
- Powell matched Hardenโs 20 points, hitting big shots and bringing relentless energy.
Together, they helped turn what was supposed to be a battle into an early night for Denver.
Clippers Fans Troll Jokic โ Horse Hats and All
In true L.A. fashion, Clippers superfans turned The Wallโthe section closest to the Nuggetsโ benchโinto a circus.
Wearing horse hats in a hilarious nod to Nikola Jokicโs well-known love for horses, the fans heckled Denver nonstopas their team steamrolled.
Jokic managed a triple-double (23 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists), but it wasnโt nearly enough to save the Nuggets from the beatdown.
โWe heard the crowd. We fed off it,โ Harden laughed.
The Numbers Tell the Story โ Clippers Dominate Every Stat
How bad was it?
- Clippers hit 18 threes. Nuggets hit 7.
- Clippers out-rebounded Denver 48-38.
- Clippers bench outscored Nuggets bench 31-6.
- Clippers led by 34 points at one stage.
- Both teams waved the white flag with 4ยฝ minutes left, clearing their benches.
It was a clinic. A spectacle. And for Denver, a nightmare.
What Happened to Denver?
Denver started strong, building a quick seven-point lead.
And then?
The wheels fell off.
- Russell Westbrook struggled (1-of-5 from three) and left with foot inflammation.
- Michael Porter Jr., nursing a sprained shoulder, was a non-factor with seven points.
- Even Jokic, as good as he was individually, couldnโt rescue a team that looked rattled, slow, and stunned.
โThey punched us, and we never punched back,โ Nuggets coach Michael Malone said.
New Arena, New Energy โ Clippers Own the Intuit Dome
The Clippers werenโt just playing for a win. They were christening their new house.
In the first playoff game at the tech-heavy, flashy Intuit Dome in Inglewood, billionaire owner Steve Ballmer was seen clapping, shouting, and nearly jumping out of his courtside seat.
โThis is OUR house now!โ one fan screamed from The Wall section.
The energy was electric. The Clippers fed off it. And the Nuggets folded under it.
Game 4 โ Can the Clippers Keep Rolling?
Now up 2-1, the Clippers have a golden opportunity to put the defending champs on the ropes.
Game 4 is set for Saturday night, back at the Intuit Dome, and if the Clippers come out with the same fire, Denver could be heading home down 3-1.
The question now: Can Jokic find a way to rescue the Nuggets? Or is this the Clippersโ time to shine?
Clippers Destroy Jokic โ Welcome to the New L.A. Show
The Clippers destroyed Jokic, crushed the Nuggetsโ spirits, and threw down the gauntlet in the Western Conference.
- Kawhi Leonard is locked in.
- James Harden looks reborn.
- The Clippersโ role players are stepping up.
- And the fans are bringing an edge that L.A. basketball hasnโt seen in a long time.
The Clippers arenโt just dreaming of a deep playoff runโtheyโre living it.
If Thursday night was any indication, the Western Conference better be on high alert.
Because the Clippers are here.
Theyโre for real.
And theyโre ready to burn it all down.
