Clippers vs. Nuggets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Los Angeles Clippers (36-38) play against the Denver Nuggets (30-30) at Ball Arena

Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Tuesday March 22, 2022

Los Angeles Clippers 115, Denver Nuggets 127 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

StatMuse @statmuse
Bones Hyland tonight:
16 PTS
3 AST
6-8 FG
4-6 3P
He trails only Jalen Green in total 3PM by a rookie this season, Green has played 674 more minutes than Bones. pic.twitter.com/oq5Ijk6P2t12:46 AM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Still no answer for this guy🃏 pic.twitter.com/hT8tDoLodM12:46 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nuggets only had 6 offensive rebounds tonight, but still outscored Clippers 13-4 on second chance points. – 12:44 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone:
“Terance Mann. What a player. That guy’s a bull.” – 12:40 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty on Joker tonight (30 points, 9-for-15 shooting, 12-13 from the free-throw line, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals): “He came out, he played well, got his team going — that’s to be expected, especially when he didn’t play well last game.”
Last game: 23, 8 and 4. – 12:39 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Vibes are incredible at the moment🌟 pic.twitter.com/54XUPRyiMu12:30 AM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
“Not a great showing for myself tonight,” Reggie Jackson said (6-18, 0-4 from 3). – 12:29 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic tonight:
30 PTS
14 REB
6 AST
3 BLK
2 STL
9-15 FG
The Nuggets are 12-4 when Jokic scores 30. pic.twitter.com/xFiyWmnotC12:28 AM

Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Shaq a couple years ago: Nikola Jokic reminds me of Big Country Reeves.
Shaq now: butchers Serbian language in good faith while declaring his love for Jokic to his face.
How far we’ve come. – 12:28 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nuggets made 16 3s tonight.
None of them were made or assisted by Nikola Jokic. – 12:27 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
For the first time since January 2019, the Clippers have lost 4 straight gamed.
Nuggets take season series 3-1 after beating Clippers 127-115, dropping Clippers to 36-38.
This was only Clippers game in a 6-day span. They return home Friday night to host Doc Rivers’ 76ers. – 12:25 AM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Hartenstein prop got there and he and Mann nearly got the cover in 2H but all Nuggets responded after that no-show. Uncle Jeff with the dagger. I thought LAC would come to play but they couldn’t get stops. 3-1 NBA night. Big card tomorrow. Down the stretch we come in the league! – 12:24 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic tonight in Denver’s win: 30 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals. He’s such a good defender. You’ve just got to actually watch him to see it. – 12:23 AM
Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
Jokic looked very much like a league MVP in Leading Denver past the Clippers despite a big game from Terrence Mann. Home next for the 76ers on Friday. – 12:23 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they best the LA Clippers 127-115.
-Marcus Morris shot 16 times and scored 14 points. He was benched in the 4th.
-Joker goes for 30-14-6-2-3 on 9/15, 12/13 FT
-The starters SHOWED UP, especially late, credit to them
-Bones…Bones man… pic.twitter.com/M9PaX8H05d12:23 AM

Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Nuggets in the first half: 😍
Nuggets after halftime til the stretch: 😑
Nuggets down the stretch: pic.twitter.com/BXdx6tZ9d912:22 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Final: Denver 127, Clippers 115 – 12:22 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Kind of think the best way to defend Jokic is in single coverage so that his cutters aren’t so open and his passing isn’t as easy to come by. Feel like doubling him is a trap. – 12:22 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Can we get some W’s in the chat? pic.twitter.com/Qa8SGNKoth12:22 AM

Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Big shot after big shot for the Nuggets.
Nothing but responses by Denver which ends the two-game losing streak.
Every Nuggets starter finished in double figures. – 12:21 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The corner 3 has destroyed the Clippers tonight… just like the last time they were here. pic.twitter.com/FiPGS5Fwsk12:20 AM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Meet @Robert Covington at the rim!😤
📺 @NBAonTNT | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/2wDiVSlS9h12:19 AM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Isaiah Hartenstein was holding his face after that Gordon dunk, but he’s not hurt enough to come out and he hits a floater to keep the Clippers within two possessions. – 12:18 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
AG THAT’S JUST MEAN – 12:18 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Aaron Gordon continues to put Clippers in the basket after Denver misses – 12:18 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nikola Jokic in foul trouble – 12:17 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Robert Covington sold out to block Aaron Gordon’s dunk, and Gordon somehow recovered to get the ball in the corner for a Monte Morris 3.
And Denver still leads 114-109 with 4:03 left. Strong minutes from Clippers bench, but starters are going to have to come through to finish. – 12:14 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
The first three Clippers-Nuggets meetings this season were decided by a combined five points so, yeah. – 12:14 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Robert Covington with a wild block of Aaron Gordon at the rim. But this feels like a microcosm of the night, a fleeting defensive stop turned into Denver points when a role player (Morris) steps up and drills a three. – 12:13 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Monte Morris has been so clutch this year. – 12:13 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
NOW MONT3. LET’S GOOOOOO‼12:13 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
AG. WITH THE PUT BACK😤 – 12:12 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Like a repeat from their January visit to Denver, Reggie Jackson drives right at Jokic, finds Hart for a layup and then Reggie scores again for a 3-point Clippers deficit. – 12:12 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
What a swing. Somehow a Nikola Jokic and-1 is reversed, without a review, to a foul on the floor. Will Barton misses a 3. Terance Mann hits two free-throws. – 12:10 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
JaMychal Green just embraced Terance Mann before heading to the bench. Shouts to 2020… – 12:07 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Malone calls the third timeout of this fourth quarter within five minutes after two more Clippers scores and two more scoreless possessions from his bench (+Barton).
Denver lead back down to 107-100 with 7:04 left. – 12:06 AM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
The rook cashin’ it in.
📺 @BallySportWest | @BJ Boston pic.twitter.com/iGap7aaJlj12:03 AM

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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The only time Clippers have beaten Nuggets this season is when Nuggets missed 29 of 33 3s.
Nuggets made 15/41 3s in December vs Clippers, and 13/38 here in January vs Clippers.
Tonight, Denver is up to 12/25 3s and now lead 107-95 with 8:21 left. – 12:02 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
🎶Boogie and Bones 🎶 – 12:01 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
BIZZZZZYYYYYY – 12:01 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Good lord. Bones is THAT dude. – 12:00 AM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Luke for three! 👌
📺 @BallySportWest | @Luke Kennard pic.twitter.com/3uOqEQUoAC11:56 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
5-0 Clippers run to open the fourth quarter and they trail 99-93. – 11:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Robert Covington just took a…physical takedown foul on Austin Rivers in transition. – 11:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nikola Jokic has only one game this season without a turnover (January loss vs Grizzlies). He’s working on another with a quarter to play. – 11:52 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Denver 99, Clippers 88 | End 3 | TMann has a team-high 20. He’s 6 for 8 at free-throw line through three quarters — a season-high for FT makes and attempts. – 11:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers make up no ground on halftime deficit, as Denver takes 99-88 lead into third quarter. Nikola Jokic up to 26/12/5 with 2 steals and a block. Jokic’s teammates have made 10/17 3s, while Clippers have made only 7/23 3s.
That Denver field goal% remains high (57.4) – 11:51 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Update on Marcus Morris’ night: 6-16 shooting from the field, 0-6 from 3-point range. – 11:50 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Terance Mann’s 20-point night keeps the Clippers within 99-88 entering the fourth quarter. He was 3-3 in the third quarter, rest of the team 6-18. They’ve made up some ground from their halftime deficit. – 11:50 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Austin did ’em dirty😳 – 11:48 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Interesting ATO from Clippers there… they went with a BLOB stack and Kennard got a contested corner 3 attempt out of it. But Mann was there for the putback. – 11:48 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Terance Mann is stronger than every Nuggets guard. That’s gonna be a 4th quarter storyline. – 11:46 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
The pass, the finish!
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/IHFcAVUhjs11:46 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Denver leads 90-78 with 2:59 left in 3rd. Slow game for Clippers meal tickets Jackson/Morris, who have combined for 23 points on 26 shots.
Terance Mann has made up for a lot (team-high 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists).
Jokic: 10+ FTs for 4th time this season (2nd vs LAC). – 11:42 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
3rd seed in the West is there for the taking. Utah, Dallas or Denver who is going to get it – 11:39 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Big block, big bucket!
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/WXfFyW32bM11:39 PM

Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Malone said before the game that the rest of the guys had to come along and help out Jokic, and tonight so far they absolutely have. – 11:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Denver in bonus last 4:39, and this is the largest lead of game. – 11:35 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Sweaty Vandy cover aided the cause in fun one at Xavier so we’ll go 4-1 in CBB. 5-1 counting FREE play at wt.buzz/tm on UTEP/SUU OVER
💰VANDY +2.5, STBON/UVA UND, UNCW ML, MIDTN ML
❌ UNCW/NOCO OV
💰 Hawks -3, Quickley OV 14.5 PTS ❌ LAC +3.5 1H
Hartenstein prop left – 11:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ty Lue makes it 3 for 3 in terms of early timeouts. Denver goes on 7-0 run, with Aaron Gordon knocking a couple of jumpers down and Clippers suspect transition defense showing up yet again.
Denver lead back into double-digits at 81-69 with 8:00 to go in third quarter – 11:27 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I thought the lead would get down to 3 and force a timeout, but the Nuggets took it from up 5 to up 12 VERY quick. Really good stuff from AG in particular. – 11:27 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon got flattened on a screen just now. Got up holding his left shoulder. He’s staying in though, just drained a mid-range jumper. – 11:25 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers were very physical with Jokic on the last possession, starting with Batum pushing Jokic out to the arc and hounding him through a screen. I don’t know how you keep that up for a whole half, but that’s how Batum has tried guarding Jokic. – 11:22 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
We have a 🐐 in the house🙏
#IYKYK pic.twitter.com/8SdgKxanvb11:17 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Denver’s 17 assists in the first half are only five less than their total in their last game, the loss to Boston. Their passes always seem one step ahead of the Clippers’ rotations tonight. – 11:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers lost the Zubac minutes by 8 points (8:53)
“” Hartenstein minutes by 2 points (8:03)
“” small lineup minutes by 1 point (7:04)
Nuggets won Jokic minutes by 7 points (16:58) and Cousins minutes by 4 points (7:02) – 11:10 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Denver 72, Clippers 61 | Half | Hosts are shooting 61%. Guests: 52.3%
TMann leading LA with 12 points on 4-6 shooting, and 4-5 free throws — plus three rebounds, three assists and no turnovers.
He has 20 assists and four turnovers in his past 11 halves of play. – 11:07 PM
Pete Pranica @PetePranica
Off and running in Denver with ⁦@Stan Van Gundy⁩ on TNT. pic.twitter.com/w9sNnv7Cwh11:06 PM

Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
The Nuggets lead 72-61 at the half.
Best half the Denver has played all season long in regards to sharing the ball. The ball was popping & all 10 players who have played has scored.
Jokic has 17/6/3 & Morris added 12 points.
If you’re Malone, what’s the message to the team? – 11:05 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
These games are easier when the Nuggets can make shots like this and pass with abandon. I have always said this. – 11:04 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Clippers 72-61:
-Ball was popping. 17 assists on 26 made baskets
-At-rim and mid-range defense wasn’t great, but you live with it if you’re closing out hard on threes
-Joker 17-6-3-2-1
-Bones had 10 and 2 on 4/5 pic.twitter.com/IZRlmLby7011:04 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets are on their ’14 Spurs shit tonight. – 11:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Yeah, so the Clippers just had their worst defensive first halves of the season on back-to-back games, despite Jokic’s tip not beating buzzer.
Denver up 72-61 at halftime, after Clippers were down 71-34 at half Friday night in Utah. Denver still at 61% FGs. – 11:04 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Coast to coast. 🌊
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/7R6XTL0HaJ11:03 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Nikola Jokic’s tap-in to end the first half will not count, after a review.
Clippers trail 72-61 at half. – 11:03 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
If you love basketball… watch this👇 pic.twitter.com/r3cbg3ntHy11:00 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers had missed their last 7 jump shots before a Zubac turnaround. Closing quarters hasn’t been their specialty and they’re down 12 with 1:47 to go. – 10:59 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Now we’ve got a technical foul on Robert Covington, assessed while Denver was shooting free throws. – 10:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That RoCo shooting foul puts Gordon on the line for 3 and puts Denver in bonus for last 5:41 of half. – 10:51 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
How many times have we heard Ty Lue say the Clippers are a different team when they — and Reggie specifically — get into the paint? Their shot chart from just the second quarter’s first 6 minutes, with Reggie responsible for 3 of those paint buckets. pic.twitter.com/ePCKkSlb8f10:49 PM

The Ringer @ringernba
Boogie 🔨😳
(📼 @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/ILYdh1gwfq10:48 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Tough shot by @BJ Boston. 💪
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/XDw8rqR8XZ10:48 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Every double-digit lead in this regular season series has been blown.
Nuggets staying faithful to the narrative, going up by as many as 12 but watching Clippers go on 8-0 run to force timeout with 6:03 left in first half.
Denver still up 51-48. Clips have made 8/10 2ndQ FGs. – 10:48 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
DEMARCUS COUSINS NIKOLA JOKIĆ SAME THING pic.twitter.com/FyhCv0yVW610:48 PM

TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets had control and its slipping rapidly. Clippers down just 3 after a quick run. – 10:47 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
2nd best performance inside the arc this season for the Bucks (38/54) at 70.4%. They shot 75% (30/40) against the Nuggets on November 26 – 10:46 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Okay the Cousins pass out of the double to Rivers in the shooting pocket for a 3 was sweet. Jokic-esque. – 10:46 PM
Bill Herenda @billherenda
DeMarcus Cousins is an excellent passer Said it many times in the past as well #NBA #MileHighBasketball10:46 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Boogie gets a standing ovation here at home as he goes to the bench🙌 – 10:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
So yeah, that was an eventful Boogie shift.
Now Jokic comes in with Nuggets up 8. Vaya con dios – 10:45 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Bones should’ve went in the lottery. – 10:45 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Austin Rivers had a whole lot of shit to talk to the Clippers bench after drilling that 3 off the fantastic swing pass by Boogie. – 10:45 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
The jab, the drive, the jam😤 pic.twitter.com/eDvip1V5fD10:45 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
What a pass from Boogie! Probably his best of the season. – 10:45 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
What a pass by Boogie after an incredible double tech with…Dahntay Jones?! – 10:44 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Boogie Jokić??? – 10:44 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Double technicals on DeMarcus Cousins and Dahntay Jones on the Clippers bench. Not sure how Cousins didn’t pick up a T for shoving Covington a minute ago. Refs just must have not seen it. – 10:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Reggie Jackson remains in foul trouble
And Boogie gets a double tech with former Nugget and current Clippers assistant Dahntay Jones. – 10:44 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Double technical fouls on Boogie Cousins and Dahntay Jones! – 10:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Unfortunate ATO sequence for Clippers there.
Denver blew several coverages, and Kennard couldn’t make them pay with a 3.
Then Cousins blows by Covington for a dunk that came from Sacramento – 10:42 PM
Jeff Wade @SkinWade
Sports fact, Luke Kennard always looks like he just woke up and walked downstairs and suddenly found himself in an NBA game – 10:42 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Boogie are you SERIOUS⁉10:41 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Forbes has done exactly what the Nuggets have needed from him since arriving and then some. – 10:40 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
PUT IT IN REVERSE TERANCE!
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/qwjrK9DU2F10:40 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I really do think that Bones has taken over the bench leader for the second unit. They identify with the Bash Bros’ physicality, but Bones is the guy they turn to, and it’s wonderful. – 10:39 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Another timeout called by Ty Lue out of frustration.
The Clippers trailed by 6 when Jokic checked out four minutes ago and have not been able to cut into it, trailing instead by 10. – 10:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers go small with Jackson in for Hartenstein, promptly give up a second chance 3. Yup.
Lue takes another early quarter timeout with Denver up 44-34. 9:53 left in first half.
Clippers need to make the move now because, well, Jokic is on pace for a 40-20 triple-double – 10:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The key to a no-look is to look first.
Spectacular dime by former Jokic understudy Hartenstein to a cutting Mann – 10:35 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Isaiah Hartenstein has now had two excellent passes to find Terance Mann cutting baseline for dunks — the latest a no-looker. Spectacular pass. – 10:35 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Bones took him ice skating💀🥶 pic.twitter.com/KNlKrGViE610:34 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Denver’s mascot and Natalie Sago just did a “My Heart Will Go On” re-enactment. I didn’t get a photo and I sincerely wish I had. – 10:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Like Friday night in Utah, Clippers are down 10 after one quarter of play in the Mountain Time Zone.
Denver leads 37-27, outplaying Clippers in almost every way. Nuggets only attempted 4 3s, but still made as many as Clippers did (LAC: 3/7).
Bigger issue for LAC: Denver 61% FGs – 10:31 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
We’re officially in the Bones Zone in Denver – 10:30 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
End of the 1Q, after Bones took Semi’s ankles and nailed a three: Nuggets 37, Clippers 27
Clippers have shot 47%/42% from 3, but their attempts to get the ball inside haven’t worked. 16-5 advantage in paint points for Denver, and 6-3 edge in fast break, as well. – 10:30 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Austin Rivers’ reaction to the Hyland step-back 3 was incredible. Just hands on his head and stunned. – 10:30 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Bones is pure basketball joy – 10:30 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
BIZZY DON’T PLAY WITH ‘EM LIKE THAT – 10:29 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bones Hyland has been unconscious from 3 the entire month of March. 27-54 (50%) from distance in 11 games this month including tonight to be exact. – 10:28 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Brandon Boston Jr. in to make it a full 5-man second unit with Mann, Kennard, Covington, Hartenstein – 10:27 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers are about to get some Brandon Boston Jr. minutes. – 10:26 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Bizzy from the BONEYARD – 10:26 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Isaiah Hartenstein has two fouls but is staying in the game as Denver inserts Boogie Cousins. – 10:25 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Bones Hyland immedialtey gave up a backdoor cut because he was ball watching.
I absolutley think he should be in the playoff rotation even if the Nuggets are fully healthy, but those are the moments that can swing a playoff game. He has to be more aware. – 10:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Isaiah Hartenstein is in foul trouble – 10:23 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
The flush in traffic. 😤
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/4GJnOKzxTD10:22 PM

TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic with a quick 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block with no turnovers on 4-5 shooting from the field in just eight minutes. – 10:22 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Marcus Morris has had an up-and-down last 7 games shooting the ball — 33% one game, 66% the next, 34% after that, etc. — and coming off a 1-for-4 game in Utah, he’s started out nails in Denver, 4-for-6. – 10:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Denver went on a 10-0 run with Clippers bench shuffling in, now lead 22-16 with 3:35 left to play. Michael Malone calls timeout, presumably will get his second unit in… a second unit that includes one-time Clipper DeMarcus Cousins (and, you know, some other former Clippers too) – 10:20 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has 10 of Denver’s first 22. Clippers aren’t doubling him that much for some reason. – 10:19 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Excellent start to the game for Jeff Green. Aggressive and downhill. – 10:18 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Turning defense into offense.
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/hasmNiMzCQ10:18 PM

TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Monte Morris has been so important all season long and it has gone somewhat overlooked.
Either play-in or playoffs, Morris is going to be hyper-important. – 10:16 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Two fouls for Reggie Jackson midway through the first quarter. – 10:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Reggie Jackson is in foul trouble – 10:15 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Chris Haynes sources tell him: “A decision has not been made about whether he (Kawhi) will return or not.”
Otherwise, Norm is itching to get back out there and likely to do so. PG is progressing and playing 4-4 on with coaches, which, here’s that story: ocregister.com/2022/03/21/pau…10:14 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jeff Green has a new career high in dunks in a season. He’s at 66 after two dunks already in this game, surpassing his 2008-2009 season with OKC (63). – 10:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue burns an early timeout after Will Barton stole Amir Coffey’s dribble and Nikola Jokic got an easy fast break dunk.
10-7 Denver lead. Clippers had two previous possessions end in stolen entry passes intended for Ivica Zubac. Not the sharpest start after 3 days off. – 10:10 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
UNC STILL DOES THIS. AT 35. 😤 pic.twitter.com/9Ssv875sdv10:10 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue immediately calls a timeout after Nikola Jokic beats Ivica Zubac downcourt by several strides after a Clippers turnover and gets a dunk for his hustle. Clippers trail 10-7. – 10:09 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
The Nuggets playing with a sense of urgency to open this game. – 10:09 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
🚨 Joker Jam Alert 🚨 – 10:09 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
We talk a lot about Jeff Green’s jumping but not so much about his running, which is also pretty impressive. He’s got back-to-back buckets. Nuggets trail the Clippers by 1 three minutes in. – 10:08 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic is playing with a lot of urgency to begin the game tonight. He seems determined to get a win. – 10:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jeff Green has the right idea: cram it through the basket if the shots aren’t falling. – 10:06 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic forces two steals on the Clippers’ first two possessions but of course Denver has nothing to show for it. A Will Barton missed layup and an Aaron Gordon missed 3. – 10:05 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Very much so looking forward to how the Nuggets bounce back tonight. – 10:03 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
There were some boos for Marcus Morris Sr. during pregame introductions. Morris brothers not particularly beloved in Denver. – 9:59 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Let’s roll, #ClipperNation!
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/ZgkuIX92X49:45 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone on possibly protecting his strategy tonight with a potential play-in matchup with the Clippers to come: “They know us. We know them. There really are no surprises at this point. The only surprises would be if Paul George came back, if Jamal Murray came back.” – 9:38 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Warriors 2-8 without Curry.
Among the losses:
-by 20 to Timberwolves
-by 19 to Raptors
-by 7 to Nuggets
-by 5 to Pelicans
-by 4 to Magic – 9:37 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers will start Batum, Morris, Zubac, Coffey and Jackson tonight in Denver.
Nuggets starting Gordon, Green, Jokic, Barton and Morris. – 9:33 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Pregame show starts now. Come join.
✅ Why the Nuggets and Clippers may be starting a rivalry
✅ Up Vogt, Down Vogt
✅ Nuggets looking to stabilize
youtube.com/watch?v=OsAYfF…9:30 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Getting us started tonight💪 pic.twitter.com/55uRUlVqYk9:30 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
JaMychal Green is AVAILABLE tonight. – 9:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jamal Murray, 11 months after left knee surgery to repair a torn ACL pic.twitter.com/bE24WZV80h9:25 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Preparations in Denver.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/zLfQAjrokc9:22 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Just so people know, Jamal Murray’s working out pregame here. Light shooting work. – 9:20 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Fan for a night at Nuggets vs Clippers! Come say hi! Let’s go Nuggets #MileHighBasketball @AltitudeTV pic.twitter.com/PBezaJwrS49:15 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Gettin’ loose.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/iZANUYr6Vs9:10 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Wanted to share that pregame, I asked Michael Malone if Denver had considered altering the starting lineup.
Here was his full response: pic.twitter.com/8EGkeNDHuo9:03 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Get the scoop on tonight’s matchup.
#GetItLocked | @betwayusa9:00 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Programming note: @kylefredrickson handling #Nuggets duties tonight. Give him a follow. You’re in good hands. pic.twitter.com/ZtY6XJQ6na8:53 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
#ClipperNation win a free supporters pass!
Here’s how to win:
1⃣ Watch tonight’s game against the Nuggets.
2⃣ Show support by using #ClipperNation during the game.
3⃣ Share a photo repping team gear!
Click the link below to view the rules ⬇8:44 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Back on the floor.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/EyRW16Kfj78:39 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
From G League teammates to NBA opponents💯🔒
@BigGameTae 🤝 @Isaiah Hartenstein pic.twitter.com/eEf37skgjn8:27 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Michael Malone on the thought that Clippers may be back here for a Play-In game📼
Says that his team just needs a win, and notes that all of these matchups with Clippers have come down to last shot.
Adds that only surprise would be if Paul George or Jamal Murray came back… pic.twitter.com/lIJm9T9e9f8:24 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Mike Malone on the Clippers (on Zoom): “We’ve had three games against them and they’ve all gone to the wire … so they know us, we know them. The only surprise would be if Paul George came back, Jamal Murray came back.” – 8:20 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday has moved past #Clippers star Paul George for No. 82 on the all-time steals list. – 8:13 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Jason Preston’s workout finished in Denver with work against Jeremy Castleberry. There are still some basketball moves he’s adding as part of his recovery. pic.twitter.com/X45qx18GZT8:07 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Quickest way for #Suns to clinch top overall seed in playoffs?
Win next two at T-Wolves and at Nuggets OR win Wednesday at T-Wolves and Memphis lose Wednesday home to Brooklyn.
If Grizzlies fall to #Nets, they can only win 58 games at the most.
Kyrie Irving can play on road. pic.twitter.com/qu5r7GUiRx8:01 PM

Jabari Young @JabariJYoung
“It’s not one of those things to where it’s me partnering and saying, ‘Hey, this is my name.’ This is a product that I helped develop.”
ICYMI: Former #NFL star DeMarcus Ware built his own app with @Apple help — here’s how he did it
#SportsBiz #Cowboys
cnbc.com/amp/2020/12/08…7:50 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
A couple young stars will go at it tonight in the Mile High🌟 pic.twitter.com/a3lv7dY5c87:03 PM

Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
WR Demarcus Robinson and the #Raiders are “close” on a deal, per source.
Robinson, 27, scored 14 TDs his last four seasons w/the #Chiefs, having never missed a single game. Las Vegas clearly didn’t want him to leave without a deal. Another weapon for Derek Carr. 🏴‍☠☠5:28 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
w/ DEN starters’ recent struggles, Jokic no longer has the biggest on/off NetRtg differential…
1. G. Hill: 14.9
2. Tatum: 14.7
3. Jokic: 14.2
4. Steph Curry: 13.8
5. Kenrich!: 13.5
6. Quickley: 12.4
7. Nurkic: 11.9
8. Antetokounmpo: 10.6
8. Garland: 10.6
10. Embiid: 10.5 – 4:54 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
“This guy is absolutely insane in the open field”: 49ers rave about new Dolphin Mostert. And lots and lots of Mostert nuggets as we all put our lives on hold waiting for decision from Terron Armstead: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col…4:39 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
We’re excited to parter with @Hennessy to announce the 75 Moves That Start Movements. With the NBA’s 75th anniversary, we’ll award hundreds of minority-owned businesses with relief through the #UnfinishedBusiness program.
Apply today👉 https://t.co/4yNuADyD3A
#MakeMoves pic.twitter.com/VliluNkAwm4:30 PM

The Ringer @ringernba
🏀 Why the Celtics are serious contenders
🏀 How Pat Bev has changed the culture for the Timberwolves
🏀 The possibility of Kawhi and PG returning
#TheMismatch with @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor: open.spotify.com/episode/5Af1Xn…4:15 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
So let’s say the Wolves have a 65% chance of beating the Clippers in the 7 v. 8 play-in game. And let’s say if they lose to the Clippers that they have a 70% of beating the Lakers/Pels in the second play-in
Mathematically, that’s a 90% chance of getting out of the play-in. – 4:09 PM

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